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

So many spring cleaning tasks require ready access to water—watering lawns and garden beds, spraying down patios and pool decks, washing cars, and topping off pet bowls and birdbaths—and to keep up with these tasks and others that pop up, a reliable garden hose is a must. —Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025

Grand Patio Bistro Outdoor Furniture Set Add a pop of color to a deck, balcony, or patio with this bistro set, which comes with a round table and two chairs. —Isabel Garcia, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025

The front patio Photo : Carothers Carothers The foyer. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025

Com Realty of North Carolina LLC Specs: 3 beds, 2 baths and 1,518 square feet Notable features: Open floor plan, quartz countertops, mud room, walk-in closet, deck, patio and basement. —Alexis Clinton, Axios, 14 Mar. 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