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

When the game ended, the Athletics down by nine runs, the Astros bound for the playoffs, there were around 50 people remaining on the RBI patio. — Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Filling porch and patio planters with fall-blooming annuals and festive foliage plants is an easy way to add color to your space and curb appeal to your home. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026

On the upper level will be a cafe that leads to the most picturesque setting in college basketball, a patio area where the ocean view of Malibu is stunning and mesmerizing. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Guests are mostly left to their own devices, but with the perks of thoughtful touches like s’mores kits to use around the firepit on the outdoor patio. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 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