patio
Outdoor lounging area
A patio is a paved outdoor area adjoining a house, used for dining, lounging, or entertaining.
Unlike a deck, which is raised and made of wood, a patio sits at ground level and is typically made of stone, brick, or concrete: We grilled burgers on the patio.
In Spanish-speaking regions, patio refers to an interior courtyard.
Latticework frame for climbers
- terracottaFired reddish-brown ceramic
- verandaRoofed open-air porch
- porticoColumned covered entryway
- awningMounted overhead shelter
lanai · decking · stonework · colonnade · loggia · trellis · gazebo · sunroom
Ship's flat surface
- terracePaved outdoor extension
- verandaRoofed open-air porch
- porchCovered entryway structure
- balconyRaised exterior platform
poolside · grill · backyard · garden · lawn · yard · landscape · al fresco
Roofed central hall
- cloisterCovered monastic walkway
- quadEnclosed campus lawn
- plazaPublic open square
- piazzaPublic urban square
enclosure · peristyle · terrace · alcove · arcade · forum · galleria · esplanade
Mounted overhead shelter
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
- umbrellaHandheld rain shelter
- pergolaLatticework frame for climbers
sunshade · retractable · lattice · tarpaulin · marquee · canvas · sunblind · parasol
Furniture for sitting
- tableHorizontal furniture surface
- loungerOne who relaxes idly
- chaiseExtended reclining seat
- umbrellaHandheld rain shelter
cushions · bench · sofa · wicker · rattan · hammock · deckchair · swing
Slow-cook over coals
- friendsVoluntary close relations
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- partyGathering for celebration
- hostingReceiving guests socially
potluck · guests · entertaining · cookout · al fresco · dining · drinks · celebration
Reclining in idleness
- sunbathingDeliberate exposure to rays
- siestaMidday rest
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
repose · comfort · reading · solitude · peacefulness · quietude · restfulness · unwinding
Vessels for cultivating vegetation
- potted plantsVegetation in containers
- herbsPlants for seasoning
- perennialsFlora regrowing annually
- landscapingModifying outdoor areas aesthetically
trellis · container gardening · flower boxes · succulents · shrubs · vines · hanging baskets · ornamentals
pergola
Latticework frame for climbers
- terracottaFired reddish-brown ceramic
- verandaRoofed open-air porch
- porticoColumned covered entryway
awning · lanai · decking · stonework · colonnade · loggia · trellis · gazebo · sunroom · flagstone
deck
Ship's flat surface
balcony · poolside · grill · backyard · garden · lawn · yard · landscape · al fresco · open-air
atrium
Roofed central hall
piazza · enclosure · peristyle · terrace · alcove · arcade · forum · galleria · esplanade · parterre
awning
Mounted overhead shelter
pergola · sunshade · retractable · lattice · tarpaulin · marquee · canvas · sunblind · parasol
chairs
Furniture for sitting
umbrella · cushions · bench · sofa · wicker · rattan · hammock · deckchair · swing · glider
barbecue
Slow-cook over coals
- friendsVoluntary close relations
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- partyGathering for celebration
hosting · potluck · guests · entertaining · cookout · al fresco · dining · drinks · celebration · fiesta
lounging
Reclining in idleness
- sunbathingDeliberate exposure to rays
- siestaMidday rest
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
serenity · repose · comfort · reading · solitude · peacefulness · quietude · restfulness · unwinding · afternoon
planters
Vessels for cultivating vegetation
- potted plantsVegetation in containers
- herbsPlants for seasoning
- perennialsFlora regrowing annually
landscaping · trellis · container gardening · flower boxes · succulents · shrubs · vines · hanging baskets · ornamentals · raised beds
patiointerior
Inside area or region
cellar · indoors · living room · den · parlor
patiodeck
Ship's flat surface
balcony · rooftop terrace · tree house · upper deck · loft
- patio doorGlass exit to outdoors
- patio furnitureOutdoor seating and tables
- patio chairOutdoor seat for relaxation
- patio diningMeals served outdoors
- patio tableOutdoor furniture for dining
- patio setOutdoor table and chairs
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