noun
definition
A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.
definition
An inner courtyard typical of traditional houses in some regions of Spain.
Examples of patio in a Sentence
The patio is this way.
The master bedroom had wooden patio doors that opened on a balcony facing east.
The weather had turned sultry but there was a cool breeze out on the patio by the barbecue.
Clouds drifted away from a full moon, drenching the patio with soft lunar light.
The lackey tossed her onto a hard couch in the rear of the house opposite a closed patio door.
Lift the back-left tile on the patio and you'll find a key.
She pocketed her list and trailed him to the area just beyond the patio, where the scent of hot dogs and s'mores greeted her long before she reached the small group circled around a bonfire.
He pushed away his breakfast dishes and stared out the patio doors at the low hanging clouds.
When he turned to place their breakfast on the table near the patio, he thought he recognized her.
She stopped and stared out the patio doors at the barn.
The patio was empty.
Inside the quiet room, the balcony beckoned, so she slid the patio door open and stepped out into the balmy night.
Then he led her out patio doors through a small courtyard, down steps and a concrete walkway to a tidy barn.
Patio doors gave access to a small courtyard at the back of the house.
They walked toward the house, reaching the patio before Traci started crying.
She threw the covers back and dashed to the patio doors, staring outside.
The shaded patio was as wide as the mansion, with two small outdoor bars and groups of chairs around tables.
She began to sweat before reaching the door leading from the patio to the green blur that was the gardens over which the patio overlooked.
Ooh's and aah's rang around the small patio as various goodies were presented for general perusal.
He pushed the patio door back and left the house.
Cade wandered across the room and stared out the patio doors, sipping from the coffee mug.
She retreated to the patio and fled into the house, relieved when the sun was gone.
His back was aching by the time he hauled the last chest to the patio behind the inn where the raiders could divvy the spoils.
Dean bumped into Joseph Dawkins, who was coming in from the patio, a beer in each hand.
Rhyn crossed his arms, irritated. Kiki trotted from the patio into the house perched on a hill overlooking Tokyo. He returned ten minutes later with a small briefcase, a jacket and a hard case for his iPad. Rhyn opened the portal, and the two strode through it, back to the massive tree where Rhyn had lost Toby in the cold, wet French Alps.
For a minute after the patio door slid shut she stood in stunned silence, too shocked by his outburst to think of a response.
Donning a heavy coat, she escaped through the patio doors and hurried out to the barn.
Among the other wonders of the Alhambra are the Sala de la Justicia (Hall of Justice), the Patio del Mexuar (Court of the Council Chamber), the Patio de Daraxa (Court of the Vestibule), and the Peinador de la Reina (Queen's Robing Room), in which are to be seen the same delicate and beautiful architecture, the same costly and elegant decorations.
The restaurant's outdoor patio and casual atmosphere make it an excellent place to go after a day spent cycling through the city.
Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the patio, which is kept comfortable, even on chilly winter nights, with a number of toasty heating lamps.
You can also opt to dine at the outdoor patio for meals with especially picturesque views.
Ninfa's has a lively outdoor patio and highly rated margaritas.
During the summer months, guests can dine on a patio and the winter environment is made even more cozy with a fireplace.
The steakhouse includes an outdoor patio for a more casual atmosphere.
The restaurant has outdoor patio seating in the front and back as well as an indoor dining room.
Try to get a table in the outdoor patio garden lined with twinkling lights for a meal with ambiance.
There's a choice of outdoor dining in three gazebo's and a patio that wraps around the restaurant, giving guests a view of the surrounding mountains.
Spread out on the large patio with your family and friends during the summer.
Live music as well as the expansive outdoor patio are the big draws at this venue.
Outdoor patio seating is available during the summer months to make the most of the ocean views.
The hotel has a modern lounge for small groups to meet and a patio for those wishing to dine outside.
The menu features lamb, duck and locally-raised delmonico, which you can eat on the patio, weather permitting.
The hotel offers patio dining, catering service, carry out and a private party room.
The restaurant has a heated patio for outdoor dining.
A stream of rain was splattering on the patio and then a bolt of lightning lit up the bedroom.
Later he came through the patio door with an empty coffee mug and set it in the sink.
Stepping quickly onto the patio, she was able to make out the shapes of tall pine trees.
The city's industrial establishments include smelting works and a large number of reduction works, among which are some of the largest and most important in the republic. It was here that Bartolome de Medina discovered the "patio" process of reducing silver ores with quicksilver in 1 557, and his old hacienda de beneficio is still to be seen.
The Patio process, sometimes named the American-heap-amalgamation process, which is carried out principally in Mexico, aims at amalgamating the silver in the open in a circular enclosure termed a torta, the floor of which is generally built of flagstones.
Take-out is available in the restaurant, as well as seating on the outdoor patio.