patio
2 synonyms for patio, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A paved outdoor area next to a house, used for sitting outside, dining, or relaxing.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use patio
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
patio furniture
back patio
patio door
Etymology
From Spanish patio, ultimately traced back to Latin pactum, "agreement" — making it a distant relative of the word pact.
Full origin of patio →Frequently asked questions
What does “patio” mean?
The word “patio” means a paved outdoor area next to a house, used for sitting outside, dining, or relaxing. In plain terms, an outdoor paved space attached to a house, or a courtyard inside one.
How do you pronounce “patio”?
“Patio” is pronounced PAT-ee-oh (/ˈpæt.i.oʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “patio” in a sentence?
Here is “patio” used in a sentence: “They set up a table and chairs on the patio for the barbecue.”
What is another word for “patio”?
Words with a similar meaning to “patio” include terrace and terrasse.
What part of speech is “patio”?
“Patio” is a noun.
Where does the word “patio” come from?
The word “patio” comes from Latin. From Spanish patio, ultimately traced back to Latin pactum, "agreement" — making it a distant relative of the word pact.
Is “patio” a common word?
“Patio” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “patio” have?
“Patio” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a paved outdoor area next to a house, used for sitting outside, dining, or relaxing.
