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
Dotted with planters sprouting fresh lemon trees, the interior courtyard was a nightly gathering spot.
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Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Our test Bentley looks right at home in the courtyard of the Ranch, a new luxury resort and spa in Hudson Valley.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Residents live independently in homes ranging from studios to 3-bedrooms, each built around courtyards that act as an al fresco living rooms for residents.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
In the distance, a man and a woman trudge through the drifts toward the apartment courtyard.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
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Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Our test Bentley looks right at home in the courtyard of the Ranch, a new luxury resort and spa in Hudson Valley.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Residents live independently in homes ranging from studios to 3-bedrooms, each built around courtyards that act as an al fresco living rooms for residents.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
In the distance, a man and a woman trudge through the drifts toward the apartment courtyard.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyard
Noun
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The layout transitions to a formal dining room with a chic chandelier and French doors spilling out to a patio.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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The building has a full-time counselor who holds group and individual therapy sessions about three or four times a day, plus a dining hall, and an upstairs smoking patio.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Noun
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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
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The bedroom, on a corner of the building, was the shape of an irregular quadrangle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Women are required to wear a headpiece in almost all the enclosures — though what exactly that looks like, depends on the class of ticket.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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According to the zoo's announcement, Brötchen was born on May 9, already weighs nearly 45 pounds, and has been exploring her outdoor enclosure alongside her mother, Debbie.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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His backyard is located but a few hundred yards south of the airfield.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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While his yards per catch went up from 2024 to 2025, the 76 receptions were the lowest total since 2015, essentially his first full season as a starter in Kansas City.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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“Courtyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyard. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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