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

The spacious patio—which features its own garden—is a major plus, too. —Payton Turkeltaub, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2026

The expansion will enclose the covered patio in front and add signs to the side of the building, according to the filing. —Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026

Kelly Clarkson Home Valentin Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug Prevent burning feet by adding this area rug to your patio floor. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026

Commercial customers are prohibited from using patio misters, but residential customers may use them. —Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 11 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