Patio
Pa´ti`o Pronunciation: păt´ė`ō`
| n. | 1. | (Metal) A paved yard or floor where ores are cleaned and sorted, or where ore, salt, mercury, etc., are trampled by horses, to effect intermixture and amalgamation. |
| 2. | In Spain, Spanish America, etc., a court or courtyard of a house or other building; esp., an inner court open to the sky. | |
| 3. | A usually paved area adjacent to a dwelling, used for outdoor lounging, dining, receptions of guests, etc. |
| Noun | 1. |  patio - usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residenceSynonyms: terrace |