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

Along with their beer and hard seltzers, Boulevard offers a full food menu of pub fare, large TVs to watch the matches and an outdoor patio for extra seating. —Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026

There’s a bustling patio for drinks and bites, as well as cozy interiors with wooden booths. —Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026

Best Wayfair Patio Deals Since this is a summer sale, there are, of course, tons of patio deals to be had, like this classic wicker set with a love seat, two chairs, and a glass-top table for serving food and drinks. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

Plant it around patios or near the entrances of your home to keep mosquitoes at bay. —Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 June 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