NYT Dictionary

PATIO

/ˈpæt.i.oʊ/
NounPA-ti-opa-ti-o · 3 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

From Spanish patio, either from Old Occitan patu or pati (compare Occitan and Catalan pati), of uncertain origin.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

terraceterrassegallerypiazzaporchsolariumstoop

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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