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 temperature is right, enjoy lunch at the patio bar, where the best of the restaurant and the wine shop converge for a standout meal paired with quality libations. —Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026

The location at Persimmon Place just north of Interstate 580 features indoor and patio seating in a spot that formerly housed Patxi’s Pizza. —Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026

My childhood best friend who grew up in Flatbush like me bought a house with a white picket fence, a driveway, a patio, and a backyard on Long Island with her husband in 2021. —Naomi Jackson, Curbed, 11 Feb. 2026

Wise’s largest restaurant to date, has a combination of green upholstered banquettes and bistro-style seating indoors, as well as 44 patio and bar seats outside. —Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 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