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

Thankfully, the patio is nice and large, ideal for bringing back some local tacos or breakfast burritos and chowing down under the sun. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026

These projects add to the ballroom replacing the East Wing, the renovation of the Lincoln Bathroom in marble and gold and the Rose Garden’s conversion into a stone patio featuring café-style umbrellas. —Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2026

The hotel will open its patio seating and wine garden by Memorial Day. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026

The family-friendly spot serves a full menu of pub classics and offers a spacious patio. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 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