Definition of quadranglenext
as in courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls) since the weather was sunny, the convocation was held outside in the college's quadrangle

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Recent Examples of quadrangle The uninviting labyrinth sprawlsthe east/west quadrangle from Girard to Fay. Leslie Simon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025 At the castle's quadrangle, a formal honor guard was presented and inspected by Trump and the king. Amanda Castro hannah Parry shane Croucher jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025 There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 It was shot in Mexico and mimics a telenovela about a fatal love quadrangle. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for quadrangle
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Noun
  • Out back, a secluded courtyard and soaking pool await.
    Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
  • Early yesterday, as Argentina sealed a 3-0 victory over Algeria, hundreds of fans gathered on the courtyard lawn of Beijing’s Argentine Embassy to cheer the team on.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026
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  • The 220 one- to three-bedroom units here (some of which are pet friendly) offer living areas, kitchenettes, washer and dryer combinations, and patios or terraces.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • The annual sale event is known for steep deals across all categories, including patio and gardening essentials, home decor finds, the best cleaning products, and affordable fashion picks, too.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
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  • Gracie, who is about 3 years old, has been missing for nearly two weeks after escaping her enclosure at Cedar Hollow Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, said Vic Jones, who owns the remote property about 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of San Antonio.
    CBS News, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • The firm said the TENER Sodium system has the same size and shape as LFP systems, so developers can use their current platforms without changing enclosures, redesigning projects, or repeating certifications.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026

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“Quadrangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quadrangle. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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