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

Opportunistic feeders, grackles have always liked Texas school campuses, bird feeders, hamburger stands, shopping centers anchored by grocery stores and eateries with patios that somehow turn into on-demand grackle buffets. —Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026

The lower level is finished with a bedroom and direct access to a covered patio overlooking the river. —Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026

The patio and outside seating at the Hampton Social overlooks the Highland Bridge crossing Interstate 25 and the Lower Highlands behind it. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026

On a Sunday morning, detectives say Nathan Gingles showed up at Mary's Tamarac home, shot her father on the patio. —Joan Murray, CBS News, 18 Feb. 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