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

• courtyard
• quadrangle

Examples of patio in a Sentence

there's a patio in the center of the apartment complex

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to the studio, which Seamen converted into a living room adorned with an oversized floral mural, the first floor has a patio with a bubbling fountain, an office, and a powder room. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025

While some flameless candles can add an extra element to your yard or patio, not all models are meant to be used outdoors, as they can be damaged by rain, direct sunlight or other adverse weather conditions. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025

The new restaurant inside the casino, 777 NW Argosy Casino Parkway in Riverside, will offer 250 seats for dining, private dining rooms and an outdoor patio. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025

Indoors As Houseplants Miniature roses, patio roses, and polyantha roses can be grown as houseplants indoors over the winter, providing continuous color all season. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025

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