Patio (noun)

1. An outdoor area, typically paved, adjacent to a house and used for dining or recreation.
2. A courtyard or open area in a building, typically surrounded by a wall or colonnade.

Origin:

From spanish patio "courtyard, patio".

Examples:

1. They had a barbecue on the patio.
2. She sat on the patio and enjoyed the warm evening breeze.
3. The hotel had a beautiful patio with a fountain.
4. They decided to add a patio to their backyard for entertaining guests.
5. He loved to spend time on the patio with a good book.