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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 Kurv officials told Plan Commission members that truck traffic will also be directed into interior courtyards and away from the nearby homes. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 In addition to 84 feet of ocean-bluff frontage, the grounds hold the aforementioned courtyard lap pool and lily pond, along with a large grassy lawn ideal for entertaining, a viewing pergola, and a motor court with room for up to a dozen cars. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026 Approaching its 100th anniversary in 2027, the Spanish-style home still features many original elements, including its tilework, courtyard palm trees and chandelier. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Kirk, who was taking questions from the audience at a small stage in the campus courtyard, was struck in the neck. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for courtyard

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Keep bushes trimmed and minimize piles of leaves, lumber, rocks, and other debris, particularly around patios, play areas, and other places where your family spends time.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
The calm guest bedrooms all spill onto patios or balconies, while a bunkroom with double beds offers ample space for both children and adults.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of patio

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Each of those quadrangles of land can produce 7 million pounds of corn or 2 million pounds of soybeans in a summer.

— Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
The students are lined up in their hundreds− across the student center mezzanine, down the stairs and out into the hot Florida Spring of the quadrangle.

— Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of quadrangle

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The team also built a softbox enclosure, which was the size of an entire stage in order to properly light the scene.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
In 2011, after the community board and Landmarks greenlit Spence’s erecting a 33-foot-tall glass enclosure to connect its East 91st Street campus with an adjacent building, neighbors took their complaints to press.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 17 Aug. 2026

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