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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The staff’s impeccable service and the charming courtyard, complete with lush flowers and a bubbling fountain, enhance the calming atmosphere even more.
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Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Instead of taking over the courtyard of Camp North End, this year’s festival will be held in the Sugar Creek area at Blackbox Theater and The Pine.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025
The buildings were designed in a U-shape to create landscaped courtyards, gathering spaces and a pergola.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 9 June 2025
Its ample interior courtyard was a draw, as was below-market rent.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
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Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Instead of taking over the courtyard of Camp North End, this year’s festival will be held in the Sugar Creek area at Blackbox Theater and The Pine.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025
The buildings were designed in a U-shape to create landscaped courtyards, gathering spaces and a pergola.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 9 June 2025
Its ample interior courtyard was a draw, as was below-market rent.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 June 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 15 Jun. 2025.
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courtyard
noun
court·yard
-ˌyärd
: a court or enclosure next to a building
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