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

Keep scrolling to shop more home decor and patio furniture finds from Wayfair’s Closeout Sale. —Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 22 June 2025

Wayfair’s Big Outdoor Sale has steep discounts on summer essentials, like patio furniture, outdoor rugs, and pool floats. —Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025

Photo : Modern Media for Sotheby’s International Realty Rare flora and heirloom roses are found in the gardens beyond the home’s stone patio. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 June 2025

The mall, at Northeast 195th Street and Biscayne Boulevard in Northeast Miami-Dade, features dog hydration stations, pet relief areas, dog-friendly patios, and of course those pet parks. —Cordell Jones, Miami Herald, 21 June 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