Synonyms of courtyard

courtyard

noun

ˈkȯrt-ˌyärd 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patio
• quadrangle
• enclosure
• yard
• plaza
• court
• close
• quad
• terrace
• atrium
• deck
• square
• place
• peristyle
• forecourt
• galleria
• parvis
• curtilage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of courtyard

But most screenings held at the Renberg Theatre, which holds 183 people, were sold out or on standby, and conversations with filmmakers and members of the community continued in the bustling courtyard long after the credits rolled. — Matt Minton, Variety, 30 July 2026

Vendors landed on the Beehive’s 20,000-square-foot courtyard in South Los Angeles, filling it with food, art and secondhand clothing vendors. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

In summer, the bar and restaurant extend into the courtyard like a scene from a '50s beach blanket movie. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026

The cheeky duo is accompanied by weather-resistant flowers and a welcome sign, making an adorable addition to flower beds, porches, lawns, patios, walkways, courtyards, potted plants, and more. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026