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

On the nearly 1-acre lot are mature trees and a flat backyard with a stone fireplace, patio, and fountain. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026

Multilevel decks and a beautiful stone patio further blend interior and exterior spaces. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Its wildly popular bar and dog-friendly outdoor patio, the Back Door Lounge, sits on a bluff overlooking the river. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Behind it, just beyond the tree’s tallest branches, is what looks like a backyard cafe with a large patio umbrella and homemade wooden furniture. — Lauren Ng, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 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