patio

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: pa-ti-o (3)
English Definition

A paved outdoor area adjoining a house.

Example Sentence

We sat on the patio and drank tea in the afternoon.

US IPA /ĖˆpƦt.i.oŹŠ/
UK IPA /ĖˆpƦt.i.əŹŠ/

Synonyms

courtyard terrace veranda deck porch

Antonyms

interior inside