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

• close
• court
• courtyard
• enclosure
• inclosure
• quad
• quadrangle
• yard

Examples of patio in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

There was a hammock on a metal stand, an overgrown brick patio. —Sarah Braunstein, The New Yorker, 21 July 2024

If your backyard setup is in need of furniture, lighting, or decor, Wayfair’s current sale includes deals on all of these patio essentials. —Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 20 July 2024

Arizona Wilderness Arizona Wilderness, which has both indoor seating and a large outdoor patio, will be playing the game on a projector in the bar. —Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2024

Slides and a jean jacket—voila, you’re set for a sunset dinner on a patio. —Megan McCarty, StyleCaster, 17 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing patio

• patio door

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