patio

noun

pa·​tio ˈpa-tē-ˌō 

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

Synonyms of patio

• courtyard
• yard
• enclosure
• quadrangle

Examples of patio in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

While the fastest way to cool them is by dousing with water, this can make quite a mess on your patio. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026

When the weather is nice, Wong suggests grabbing a seat on the sunny patio. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Welcome coastal chic design to your patio with Serena & Lily. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026

Slow, sectional removal is best for large shrubs near structures to prevent damage to patios, fences, or foundations. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing patio

• patio door

Rhymes for patio

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

patio

noun

pa·​tio ˈpat-ē-ˌō 

also ˈpät-

plural patios

1

: courtyard

especially : an inner court open to the sky

2

: an often paved recreation area next to a dwelling