In Australia the word 'patio' is often used to mean any kind of outdoor balcony or verandah.

There's a narrow outdoor balcony that's open for al fresco dining in better weather.

The outdoor balcony where guests can stand in the buff overlooking the sea.

The indoor cafe has an outdoor balcony overlooking the river.

In these buildings, apartments are entered from an outdoor balcony, motel-style, that spans the width of the building.

On clement days diners spill out onto a wraparound outdoor balcony.

"We wanted to create a series of neighborhoods that surround a central lounge and protected outdoor balcony."

Every room has an outdoor balcony and many have barrel planters, all of which needed to be replanted.

The master bedroom has a private outdoor balcony.

Q. We have an outdoor balcony that is covered with ceramic tile in irregular pieces.