patio Definition
pa·tio (pat′ē ō′, pät′-)
noun pl. -·tios′
- ☆ a courtyard or inner area open to the sky, as in Spanish and Spanish-American architecture
- ☆ 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 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.

