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

Trees were planted directly into the ground in the gravel patio area, and climbing vines were planted with future shade in mind. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Sliding doors from the kitchen’s eat-in area access a private patio, which is perfectly located to enjoy the afternoon sun. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

That dining room would be connected to an outdoor patio area. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

These devices can be placed onto a balcony, backyard, or patio, and easily set up to start powering homes right away. — Liz Krueger, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 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