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patio Definition

pa·tio (patē ō′, pät-)

noun pl. -·tios′

  1. ☆ a courtyard or inner area open to the sky, as in Spanish and Spanish-American architecture
  2. ☆ a paved area, as one adjacent to a house, with chairs, tables, etc. for outdoor lounging, dining, or the like

Etymology: Sp < VL *patium, open area, aphetic for L spatium, space, infl. by patere, to lie open, stretch out: see fathom

patio Synonyms

patio

n.

porch, piazza, courtyard, terrace, court, square, open porch; see also yard 1.

patio Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • enclose: Grounds large private enclosed rear patio with steps up to paved area.
  • overlook: The kitchen is fully equipped with window overlooking the patio to take full advantage of the views.

Preposition: with

  • furniture: Private patios with furniture which leads to large enclosed shared garden.
  • barbecue: The Mill has full central heating, double glazing, large gardens, patio with gas barbecue.

Adjective modifier

  • paved: At the rear of the property immediately outside the door is a south facing paved patio.
  • secluded: There is a small secluded patio at the rear.
  • furnished: In addition, there is a furnished patio where food and drink can be enjoyed overlooking the golf course.
  • sheltered: Outside each cottage is a sheltered patio with garden furniture.
  • sunny: The cottage is directly behind the owners farmhouse, but enjoys a private garden and a sunny patio.
  • covered: Outside is a covered patio where guests can enjoy a drink or meal on a warm summerâs night.

Modifies a noun

  • heater: Universal in nature, the Patio Heater Cover will fit every patio heater.
  • door: There are patio doors leading onto the terraced area.
  • furniture: Choose from a variety of patio furniture covers factory direct.
  • awning: Sun Blinds - Transform your home with our selection of sunblinds, which include conservatory blinds, patio awnings and window blinds.
  • garden: Pool, patio garden, bar meals & snacks.

Noun used with modifier

  • sun-trap: This is the only pub in Ely with a Children's Certificate, tho families might choose to sit in the sun-trap patio.
  • south-facing: I have mine growing in a pot on the south-facing patio, where it came through last winter pretty much unscathed!
  • suntrap: On the Park, enjoy the outdoor pool, or laze on the suntrap patio.
  • poolside: Door to large poolside patio including table & chairs for al fresco dining.
  • teak: Comfortable teak patio furniture, which includes a large teak table, 8 reclining chairs, 2 sun loungers and 6 sun beds.

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