patio

Meanings

• noun

  A paved area outside a house, usually having furniture and sometimes an umbrella or parasol, for resting, eating, and entertaining.

  - "The family enjoyed their dinner on the patio."
  - "She spent the afternoon reading on the patio."
  - "The patio is a great place to relax and enjoy the sun."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpætioʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patio
studio , motto , quarto , jubilo , moro

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Variants

List of all variants of patio that leads to same result
patio , patios , patio door

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Etymology

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From Spanish: patio (courtyard).

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Trivia

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1. The largest patio in the world is located in the United Arab Emirates and covers an area of over 155,000 square meters.

2. The term 'patio' is derived from the Spanish word 'patio' which means courtyard.

3. Patios have been used for various purposes throughout history, including as marketplaces, public gathering places, and even as burial sites.

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Related Concepts

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1. terrace: A level area of ground, often paved or made of concrete, that is used as an outdoor living space, similar to a patio.

2. balcony: A narrow, open-air platform projecting from the outside wall of a building, typically with a railing or parapet and used as a place for observation or relaxation.

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Culture

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The patio is a common feature in Mediterranean and Spanish architecture. It is used as an outdoor living space for relaxation and entertaining guests. Patios have been depicted in literature and art, such as in the works of Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso.

How to Memorize "patio"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a paved area outside a house, with furniture and possibly an umbrella or parasol. Visualize yourself relaxing and enjoying the sun on the patio.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'patio' with the idea of an outdoor living space, relaxation, and entertaining guests.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Patio P' to remember the definition: Patio is a Place for Pleasure (relaxation and entertaining).

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