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
Its Wi-Fi hotspot has a 40-meter range, providing coverage enough for two adjacent classrooms or a small courtyard.
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IEEE Spectrum, 19 Apr. 2025
Buffering merch was ubiquitous all weekend, and the feel-good vibes of the prom extended far beyond the Torrance High courtyard to dozens of meet-ups and off-site adventures among listeners of varied backgrounds and interests.
—Zena Tsarfin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Grand sliding glass walls disappear to reveal a private courtyard sanctuary, complete with a serene plunge pool and spa, an effortless extension of Southern California‘s indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
In the courtyard, there are three dedicated areas reflecting the brand’s take on a typical French summer.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 19 Apr. 2025
Buffering merch was ubiquitous all weekend, and the feel-good vibes of the prom extended far beyond the Torrance High courtyard to dozens of meet-ups and off-site adventures among listeners of varied backgrounds and interests.
—Zena Tsarfin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Grand sliding glass walls disappear to reveal a private courtyard sanctuary, complete with a serene plunge pool and spa, an effortless extension of Southern California‘s indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
In the courtyard, there are three dedicated areas reflecting the brand’s take on a typical French summer.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for courtyard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyard
Noun
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Keep scrolling to shop more of the best patio furniture set deals happening at Amazon this week.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Photo : 1 Oak Studios Sliding doors open to a covered patio with Card Sound Bay vistas.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2025
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The quadrangle between the Temples of Jupiter and Bacchus had been filled with wooden tables and stalls selling wine and sfiha, a Bekaa specialty.—
Youmna Melhem Chamieh,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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But Stiller liked pausing on the precipice of the perverse love triangle—or quadrangle—of Mark torn by two halves of his consciousness toward two women.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Interred in various stone enclosures, the two dozen individuals all appear to have died from traumatic injuries sustained during an armed conflict.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Neighbors spoke with members of the Houston Police Department in the wake of the incident, and said that Garrett's dogs often escaped from their enclosure and were often aggressive, according to the complaint.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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On a recent weekday afternoon, debris trucks lined up for several hundred yards outside the weigh station at Simi Valley Landfill & Recycling Center.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Arsenal embarrassed Champions League holders Real Madrid in their own back yard after smashing the Spanish side 3-0 at home a week earlier.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Courtyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyard. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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