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

Get your deck or patio ready with these lightweight, waterproof seats. —Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026

Long afternoons and spontaneous plans unfold on patios and in parks across the city. —Julia Viele, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026

Outside, that 25-foot LED Jumbotron on the patio will sit above a stage for live events, paired with multiple TVs. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026

Tidy up your plastic, glass, aluminum, or resin patio sets with a good spritz of Windex. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 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