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

If trees and powerlines collapse, there's a chance that patio furniture can become airborne. —Zach Boetto, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026

And outdoor living spaces such as porches, patios and courtyards will help expand interior spaces, even in colder climates. —Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026

Two sets of French doors open to a private stone patio overlooking the Great Lawn and Buzzards Bay, the kind of spot where morning coffee turns into a second and third cup. —Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026

Anyone wishing to donate items may drop them off at the table on the Sanctuary patio before or after worship on Sundays throughout January. —Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 8 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