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courtyard

noun

ˈkȯrt-ˌyärd

Definition of courtyard

as in patio

an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls) a series of lunchtime concerts in the museum's open-air courtyard

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Recent Examples of courtyard The courtyard restaurant is perfect for sipping coffee in the sun; the menu here has more indulgent options like paellas and hamburgers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 Plans include expanding the courtyard, converting 4,000-square-feet of warehouse space into a private events space and building an artisanal pizza kitchen from scratch. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 The Spanish Renaissance Revival complex was designed by Denver architect Harry Manning and features a three-story building wrapped around a center courtyard. — Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 July 2026 With its own courtyard and gathering spaces, Fountainhead expects to bring it back next year. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for courtyard

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Trying new decor trends is fun, but designers believe choosing timeless base pieces is still the best way to approach patio—and any other—design.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026
Veteran rave promoters envision Origin as a 1,000-capacity, Blade Runner–style warehouse with modular patio stages, offering daytime community events that transition into intimate Afro-house and hard-rave nights.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of patio

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This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The bedroom, on a corner of the building, was the shape of an irregular quadrangle.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026

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Drafted as a running back, Hawthorne served mainly as a backup, amassing 527 career rushing yards and seven touchdowns.

— Jim Barnes July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026
No Sacramento defender followed, so Amang hit Moon with the give-and-go pass into the 18-yard box.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 12 July 2026

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