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

The 4,900-square-foot restaurant will have an outdoor patio along Boulder Street and a second-story bar and rooftop dining area. — Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026

Our team carried this place through COVID, packed patios, weddings, funerals, celebrations, and some really hard days. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2026

The brand’s iconic shade of green punctuates the design on the booth textiles and terrazzo flooring that extends from the interior through to the outdoor patio. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

There’s also an outdoor patio accessible through a large garage door. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 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