Meaning & use

patio

noun·Everyday

A paved outdoor area next to a house, used for sitting, dining, or relaxing.

See it in a sentence

We ate dinner on the patio while watching the sunset over the hills.

They added a covered patio to the backyard for entertaining guests in the summer.

A note on using this word

"Patio" usually refers to a paved area at ground level, distinct from a raised "deck" made of wood.

Words with a similar meaning

terrace

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