1. plural of patio; outdoor areas adjoining houses, typically paved and used for dining or recreation

Examples

• The restaurant has several outdoor patios for dining.
• Many homes in the neighborhood feature beautiful stone patios.
• We spent the evening grilling on one of the patios.
• The apartment complex includes private patios for ground-floor units.
• Covered patios provide shade during hot summer days.
• The hotel’s patios overlook the garden and pool area.