Atrium vs. Patio
Difference Between Atrium and Patio
Atriumnoun
(architecture) A central room or space in ancient Roman homes, open to the sky in the middle; a similar space in other buildings.
Pationoun
A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.
Atriumnoun
(architecture) A square hall lit by daylight from above, into which rooms open at one or more levels.
Pationoun
An inner courtyard typical of traditional houses in some regions of Spain.
Atriumnoun
(anatomy) A cavity, entrance, or passage.
an atrium of the infundibula of the lungsPationoun
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
Atriumnoun
(anatomy) One of two upper chambers of the heart.
Atriumnoun
(biology) Any enclosed sexine and nexine layers, widening toward the interior of the grain.
Atriumnoun
any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart)
Atriumnoun
the central area in a building; open to the sky
