courtyard
noun
court·yard
ˈkȯrt-ˌyärd 
: a court or enclosure adjacent to a building (such as a house or palace)
Examples of courtyard in a Sentence
The apartment overlooks a courtyard.
a series of lunchtime concerts in the museum's open-air courtyard
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They are allowed to mix and mingle in nearby buildings and courtyards, and dine together in a cafeteria setting staffed by nuns.
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Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
The Swedish royals otherwise appeared in full force for King Carl XVI Gustaf's birthday, with Prince Carl Philip, 45, and Crown Princess Victoria participating in the official entry on the courtyard.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
This cottage also has a vaulted ceiling and fireplace in the living room, a more subtle white and gold color scheme with antique pieces, a plunge pool and spa overlooking the river and a courtyard with a fireplace.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The courtyard, shaded by trees, provides a tranquil setting for enjoying dishes like chilaquiles topped with oyster mushrooms, avocado toast, and French toast.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
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Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
The Swedish royals otherwise appeared in full force for King Carl XVI Gustaf's birthday, with Prince Carl Philip, 45, and Crown Princess Victoria participating in the official entry on the courtyard.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
This cottage also has a vaulted ceiling and fireplace in the living room, a more subtle white and gold color scheme with antique pieces, a plunge pool and spa overlooking the river and a courtyard with a fireplace.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The courtyard, shaded by trees, provides a tranquil setting for enjoying dishes like chilaquiles topped with oyster mushrooms, avocado toast, and French toast.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for courtyard
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“Courtyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtyard. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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courtyard
noun
court·yard
-ˌyärd
: a court or enclosure next to a building
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