Synonyms of patio

patio

noun

ˈpa-tē-ˌō 

as in courtyard

an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courtyard
• yard
• enclosure
• quadrangle
• court
• close
• quad
• plaza
• terrace
• deck
• atrium
• square
• place
• peristyle
• forecourt
• galleria
• parvis
• curtilage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of patio

Outside, intimate outdoor areas separated by partial wooden fences are covered with artificial grass and serve as private patios with furniture and fire pits. — Brian Cicioni, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026

Standing behind a car in the driveway, Farrell saw Pysher on the home’s patio, near the back door. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

With confetti colors and an appealing blocky design (buffered by rounded edges), these statement pieces are easy to clean and light enough to be moved from playroom to patio without a hitch. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026

Dark, narrow aisles opened onto leafy patios and soaring atria crowned with voluptuous canopies of cast concrete. — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026