patio

noun

pa·​tio ˈpa-tē-ˌō How to pronounce patio (audio)
 also  ˈpä-
plural patios
1
: courtyard
especially : an inner court open to the sky
2
: a recreation area that adjoins a dwelling, is often paved, and is adapted especially to outdoor dining

Examples of patio in a Sentence

there's a patio in the center of the apartment complex
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Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of patio was in 1764

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“Patio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patio. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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patio

noun
pa·​tio ˈpat-ē-ˌō How to pronounce patio (audio)
 also  ˈpät-
plural patios
1
: courtyard
especially : an inner court open to the sky
2
: an often paved recreation area next to a dwelling

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