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iˌoʊ, ˈpɑ noun, plural pat·i·os.
1.
an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
2.
a courtyard, especially of a house, enclosed by low buildings or walls.
Origin:
1820–30, Americanism; < Spanish, Old Spanish: courtyard, perhaps orig. open area; compare Medieval Latin patium meadow, pasturage, perhaps derivative of Latin *patitus, past participle of patēre to lie open. See patent
1820–30, Americanism; < Spanish, Old Spanish: courtyard, perhaps orig. open area; compare Medieval Latin patium meadow, pasturage, perhaps derivative of Latin *patitus, past participle of patēre to lie open. See patent
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| —n , pl -os | |
| 1. | an open inner courtyard, esp one in a Spanish or Spanish-American house |
| 2. | an area adjoining a house, esp one that is paved and used for outdoor activities |
| [C19: from Spanish: courtyard] | |
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Patio
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Word Origin & History
patio
1828, "inner court open to the sky," from Sp. patio probably from O.Prov. patu, pati "untilled land, communal pasture," from L. pactum "agreement" (see pact). Another theory traces the Sp. word to L. patere "to lie open." Meaning "paved and enclosed terrace beside a building"
first recorded 1941. Patio furniture is attested from 1969.
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Example sentences
Soon, there were other rooms adjoining the old travel trailer, then a second story with a patio and tiny third floor.
Large family room with fireplace also abuts patio and pool.
Surround your new patio with your favorite plants, or use our planting plan.
Convenient to take your playlist to the kitchen, garage, or patio.
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