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patio

Pronunciation: /ˈpæt.i.əʊ/

The English word “patio” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.
  2. An inner courtyard typical of traditional houses in some regions of Spain.

Etymology

From Spanish patio, either from Old Occitan patu or pati (compare Occitan and Catalan pati), of uncertain origin.

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