Meaning & use
patio
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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