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patio

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


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Or you could stop for a snack at Cafe Aquatica, whose patio fronts the water’s edge.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 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

There’s a private patio right outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

Local property owner Jon Janikies testified that the bill would allow the public to “destroy” his entire outdoor patio, “which I have enhanced with an outdoor bed, sink, television, fireplace, tables and chairs.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

She set her glass on the patio table and gave me an odd look.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

Outside, the grounds are professionally landscaped and feature a koi pond, stone walls, patios, and plantings.

From MarketWatch Jun. 26, 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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