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 new pizzeria will seat about 60 customers inside and will have a patio for 20 or so. — Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026

Plus, much like Hudson’s, this little number is also off-the-shoulder and has eyelet details that A) look similar to crochet patterns and B) will prevent overheating at the pool, on the patio, and more. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

When the sun starts to set, walk along the riverside park, then tuck into a plate of seafood at Red 36, a waterfront restaurant with a fantastic outdoor patio. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Hill Station Hill Station in Hillcrest is more than ready for the World Cup final, having hung a flag of every competing team around its patio area. — Arkansas Online, 17 July 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