as in courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
there's a patio in the center of the apartment complex
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The top floor would include several units with patio decks, more rentable storage and a nearly 1,700 square feet lounge and amenity area facing northeast, according to the plans.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
Meat and Cheese Meat and Cheese doesn’t accept reservations, but don’t let a little wait deter you from dining on the patio at this beloved Aspen gem.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
After a representative of the new owners appeared at the meeting with photos of diners inside, new chairs and tables on the patio, a sign with restaurant business hours, receipts for meals and even a draft of a menu, commissioners agreed to give the business another chance.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
The stick library, paired with the patio dining and wellness extras, gave the resort a boost in occupancy and a fresh reputation.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
Meat and Cheese Meat and Cheese doesn’t accept reservations, but don’t let a little wait deter you from dining on the patio at this beloved Aspen gem.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
After a representative of the new owners appeared at the meeting with photos of diners inside, new chairs and tables on the patio, a sign with restaurant business hours, receipts for meals and even a draft of a menu, commissioners agreed to give the business another chance.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
The stick library, paired with the patio dining and wellness extras, gave the resort a boost in occupancy and a fresh reputation.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for patio
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“Patio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patio. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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