courtyard
noun
court·yard
ˈkȯrt-ˌyärd 
: a court or enclosure adjacent to a building (such as a house or palace)
Synonyms of courtyard
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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When the weather is warm, the best tables are those in the meditative interior courtyard open to blue sky, drifting clouds and the breeze ruffling sudare screens.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
The ryokan-style resort blends imperial heritage—think ornate Meiji-era latticework, intimate courtyards, and meticulous Zen gardens—with sleek, soothing contemporary design.
—Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
The Broad Expansion Opening in 2028, the Broad expansion will contain 70% more gallery space, two outdoor courtyards, a live programming space and views of the museum’s art storage vault.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The architecture of Pride Cleaners stands in stark contrast to Chatham’s bungalows and courtyard apartments and the classical revival ornamentation of 79th Street’s commercial thoroughfare.
—Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
The ryokan-style resort blends imperial heritage—think ornate Meiji-era latticework, intimate courtyards, and meticulous Zen gardens—with sleek, soothing contemporary design.
—Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
The Broad Expansion Opening in 2028, the Broad expansion will contain 70% more gallery space, two outdoor courtyards, a live programming space and views of the museum’s art storage vault.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The architecture of Pride Cleaners stands in stark contrast to Chatham’s bungalows and courtyard apartments and the classical revival ornamentation of 79th Street’s commercial thoroughfare.
—Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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 28 Mar. 2026.
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courtyard
noun
court·yard
-ˌyärd
: a court or enclosure next to a building
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