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patio

noun
pa·​tio | \ ˈpa-tē-ˌō also ˈpä- How to pronounce patio (audio) \
plural patios

Definition of patio

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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Examples of patio in a Sentence

there's a patio in the center of the apartment complex

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The charming cabin, built in 1956, overlooks the water and includes a single slip dock with a lakeside patio lounging area. Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times, "Actors Anne Heche and James Tupper are giving up their Lake Arrowhead retreat," 2 Sep. 2019 Diners can choose between waiter service in the dining room and walk-up bar service in the bar and patio areas. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Three North County restaurants to bow out this weekend," 30 Aug. 2019 Both family- and dog-friendly, 3Peaks will host live music on its large, grassy outdoor patio area during the event. Andre Meunier, oregonlive, "Oregon beer this week: A celebration of SW Washington beer, Gigantic expanding to NE Portland, plus events," 30 Aug. 2019 Ferris said the new Oakbrook Center location is about 6,100 square feet inside, along with an outdoor patio area of about 500 square feet. Chuck Fieldman, chicagotribune.com, "True Food Kitchen bringing physician-started restaurant to Oakbrook Center," 29 Aug. 2019 When the wings meet, there is additional seating and a patio area offering views of Katy Asian town, San Remo Apartments and the future new home of Houston Community College Katy. Kristi Nix, Houston Chronicle, "University of Houston expands facilities, program offerings at Sugar Land and Katy campuses," 23 Aug. 2019 But in the meantime, Smalls and her family are learning about their new community and enjoying their new home, the new patio area in particular. Jon Kelvey, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Silver Spring to Hampstead: Through a veterans program, Smalls family finds a first home," 21 Aug. 2019 Maxwell was photographed sitting alone in the outside patio area of a Los Angeles In-N-Out Burger restaurant Thursday. Fox News, "Jeffrey Epstein's alleged madam, Ghislaine Maxwell photographed at California burger joint: report," 16 Aug. 2019 The stairs lead down to a bright red door and patio area. Devin Kelly, Anchorage Daily News, "Inside the quirky underground house that lies beneath lawn skylights in Anchorage," 11 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of patio

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for patio

Spanish

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patio

noun

English Language Learners Definition of patio

: a flat area of ground that is covered with a hard material (such as bricks or concrete), is usually behind a house, and is used for sitting and relaxing

patio

noun
pa·​tio | \ ˈpa-tē-ˌō How to pronounce patio (audio) , ˈpä-\
plural patios

Kids Definition of patio

: an open area next to a house that is usually paved

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