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
Examples of patio in a Sentence
there's a patio in the center of the apartment complex
Recent Examples on the Web
Shoppers use them on patios and also bring them along to beaches, parks, and poolside hangs.
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
The palatial space has six separate bedrooms; a gorgeous kitchen; plenty of outdoor patios for yoga, meditation, and sunbathing; and a spectacular infinity pool.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
There will be a ground floor with three spaces for retail, as well as two restaurant areas with outdoor dining patios.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
According to The Sun, the photo shows the two families posing on a patio, with a beach in the background.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Wayfair’s 5 Days of Deals sale is happening through April 9, with discounts galore on furniture and home decor, including outdoor patio finds like rocking chairs, bistro tables, and weather-resistant rugs.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
Floor-to-ceiling doors that open to a patio and the swimming pool fill both spaces with light.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
There’s limited indoor seating, but there’s a dining deck on the street-facing patio.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
There are also plans for the outdoor patio to host food trucks, live music and other events.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2024
Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
The palatial space has six separate bedrooms; a gorgeous kitchen; plenty of outdoor patios for yoga, meditation, and sunbathing; and a spectacular infinity pool.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
There will be a ground floor with three spaces for retail, as well as two restaurant areas with outdoor dining patios.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
According to The Sun, the photo shows the two families posing on a patio, with a beach in the background.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Wayfair’s 5 Days of Deals sale is happening through April 9, with discounts galore on furniture and home decor, including outdoor patio finds like rocking chairs, bistro tables, and weather-resistant rugs.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
Floor-to-ceiling doors that open to a patio and the swimming pool fill both spaces with light.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
There’s limited indoor seating, but there’s a dining deck on the street-facing patio.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
There are also plans for the outdoor patio to host food trucks, live music and other events.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Spanish
First Known Use
1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Patio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patio. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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