patio

noun

pa·​tio ˈpa-tē-ˌō How to pronounce patio (audio)
also ˈpä-
plural patios
Synonyms of pationext
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

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there's a patio in the center of the apartment complex
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Tossed with crunchy cornbread crumbles, this bright, herbaceous dish is made for patio dining before the seasonal stone fruit changes to nectarines. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Its interior design matches the vibe, with elegant period-style design complemented by touches of country life—riding boots placed beside a cast-iron fireguard inside, terracotta pots next to Victorian wrought-iron chairs on the outdoor patio. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 The frame is delivered in one piece, so once the delivery men put it on the patio, there was nothing to do but wait for the cushions. — Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026 This could be under a tree, a less sunny porch corner, or under a patio umbrella to deflect the hottest times of the day. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for patio

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Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of patio was in 1764

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patio

noun
pa·​tio ˈpat-ē-ˌō How to pronounce patio (audio)
also ˈpät-
plural patios
1
: courtyard
especially : an inner court open to the sky
2
: an often paved recreation area next to a dwelling

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