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

• close
• court
• courtyard
• enclosure
• inclosure
• quad
• quadrangle
• yard

Examples of patio in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Goldfish plants are grown as houseplants in most of the country, but in warm climates, such as USDA zones 10 and 11 (find your zone here), they can be grown outside on a porch or patio in a dappled shade area. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2025

That can be achieved with stylish patio furniture finds, including seating options, dining sets, and sneaky storage solutions. —Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 28 May 2025

In addition to regular taps of new brews, the place hosts back patio drag shows, harvest celebrations, and flower crowns on the summer solstice. —Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 27 May 2025

After making a catch, relax on the patio or by the firepit, listen to live music, or play yard games. —Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 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