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

Some gardeners and homeowners sprinkle coffee grounds on porch, patio, and other outdoor spaces to deter flies, mosquitoes, and assorted insect pests. —Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026

Backyard patio furniture, tables, storage bins, a cord of firewood sits on his front lawn. —Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026

The restaurant is planned to feature indoor and outdoor seating along with a rooftop patio, according to a statement. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026

Recently reimagined and updated, the single-story abode offers five bedrooms and six baths across roughly 5,800 square feet with a mix of slate and hardwood floors, plus walls of glass opening to patios overlooking the surrounding treetop views. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 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