Main Entry: pa·tio

Pronunciation: \ˈpa-tē-ˌō also ˈpä-\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural pa·ti·os

Etymology: Spanish

Date: 1828

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