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patio

[pat-ee-oh, pah-tee-oh] / ˈpæt iˌoʊ, ˈpɑ tiˌoʊ /
NOUN
porch
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People in Jacksonville are standing on their patio furniture, screaming “Trevor Lawrence, you dope!”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

This new roof deck and stairs to your patio below may be an opportunity to fix other issues with your house.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

In Laguna Beach, Lost Pier Cafe’s picturesque patio and beachside parking lot experienced powerful waves multiple times in October.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

On Thursday, American accents still filled the arrivals hall at Charles de Gaulle airport and the patio of Café La Perle, a fashion hangout in the 4th arrondissement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

He dropped the control box on the patio stones.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

Outside, the couple created a resort-style setup complete with a swimming pool, waterslide, waterfall, spa, putting green, expansive patios, and lush landscaping.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

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

From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026

Many of the restaurants had patios busy with people.

From Los Angeles Times ● 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

Within just a block or two, you stop seeing modest apartment complexes and start seeing houses and luxury apartment buildings, restaurants with outdoor patios, and shops of all kinds.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson


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