patio

Definitions

A paved outdoor area adjoining a house, typically used for dining or recreation.

An inner courtyard open to the sky, especially in a Spanish-style house.

Examples

We enjoyed a relaxing afternoon sitting on the patio with some iced tea.

The restaurant has a beautiful outdoor patio where guests can dine under the stars.

He spent the weekend cleaning the leaves off the stone patio in the backyard.

Synonyms

terrace deck courtyard veranda piazza lanai balcony

Antonyms

interior indoors enclosed room basement attic hallway closet