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patio

[pat-ee-oh, pah-tee-oh] / ˈpæt iˌoʊ, ˈpɑ tiˌoʊ /
NOUN
porch
Synonyms


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He noted that the new restaurant would be even bigger than the original and feature a lovely outdoor patio space.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

The primary suite opens onto a private patio overlooking the surrounding landscape, while the spa-inspired bathroom features a double vanity, soaking tub, and an oversized glass shower.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

Trump was discussing changes he has made to the White House grounds, including replacing portions of the Rose Garden lawn with a stone patio, when the conversation turned to turf.

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026

Situational and other companies share two floors, an outdoor patio with couches and heat lamps, and a gym with Situational Awareness-branded weights on the squat rack.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

In the summers, when William usually felt best, they relaxed in lawn chairs on the brick patio.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

Outside of the main residence, the grounds of the property are just as attention-grabbing, featuring a spread of entertaining spaces, including covered patios and open-air lounges, all of which offer staggering coastline views.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026

Restaurants lucky enough to face freed asphalt push their patios past the curb.

From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026

This preconstruction home, shown in a rendering, will feature a main floor with an open-concept living area that flows outside to multiple decks and patios.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

They have battled to keep their windows, patios and cars clean - and they have been unable to hang out their washing as piles of soot would gather on anything in their gardens.

From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026

New Orleans was a night town, but in late after noon, the restaurant patios had people out drinking.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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