patio

/ˈpæti.əʊ/noun

A paved area next to a house where people sit, eat, or relax outdoors.

Example sentences

“We had breakfast out on the patio while the weather was warm.”
“They put a table and four chairs on the patio for summer dinners.”

Borrowed from Spanish, where it means an inner courtyard rather than a paved spot in the garden.

Synonyms for patio

terrace

Often confused with patio

patio vs porch: porch (noun): A roofed structure at the entrance of a building, either built out from the wall or set into it as a small entry area.

Related words

verandaA roofed, open platform or porch, sometimes partly enclosed, that runs along the outside wall of a house.drivewayA short private path for cars connecting the street to someone's house or garage.loftA space under the roof of a building, similar to an attic, often used to store things.gutterA channel along the edge of a road or roof that carries away rainwater.cellarA closed-in room below ground level, usually beneath a building, used to store things or take shelter.shutterOne of a pair of hinged panels, usually wooden, fixed beside a window and closed to block light or protect the glass.