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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Recent Examples of patio
Indianapolis restaurants with heated patios and rooftops Need a break?
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Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
Secure your home Before the winds pick up, make sure outdoor patio furniture and lightweight yard accessories are tied down or brought indoors.
—Maura Fox, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
If possible, Washburn suggests moving plants indoors or under covered areas, like porches or patios, to prevent exposure to the cold.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
The primary bedroom suite, located on the home's first floor, has a fireplace, walk-in closets and a private walkout that leads to the house's rear patio.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
Secure your home Before the winds pick up, make sure outdoor patio furniture and lightweight yard accessories are tied down or brought indoors.
—Maura Fox, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
If possible, Washburn suggests moving plants indoors or under covered areas, like porches or patios, to prevent exposure to the cold.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
The primary bedroom suite, located on the home's first floor, has a fireplace, walk-in closets and a private walkout that leads to the house's rear patio.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Patio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patio. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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