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
Vantor satellite imagery of the site from three days before the strike shows groups of people gathered in the treatment center’s courtyard.
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Marin Scott, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Additional impressive amenities at the property include seven fireplaces, an infinity-edge pool and spa and a spacious central courtyard.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
As part of the tour, which will run from 3-5 p.m., plein air artists from the Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild will be in the courtyards painting.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Inside, a lengthy entry hall with a private elevator and a staircase leads to a formal dining room, a drawing room, and a more intimate morning room—all of which overlook a courtyard garden with an al fresco dining space, a rarity for this part of London.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
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Marin Scott, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Additional impressive amenities at the property include seven fireplaces, an infinity-edge pool and spa and a spacious central courtyard.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
As part of the tour, which will run from 3-5 p.m., plein air artists from the Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild will be in the courtyards painting.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Inside, a lengthy entry hall with a private elevator and a staircase leads to a formal dining room, a drawing room, and a more intimate morning room—all of which overlook a courtyard garden with an al fresco dining space, a rarity for this part of London.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyard
Noun
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The patio at Bricks and Horses is as beautiful as ever, and now the menu is better than ever.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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However, keep in mind that the pools and private event suite (with a huge outdoor patio just a couple floors down) are all on that side, and the noise travels a bit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The show’s ratings were already up in the ratings before its central love quadrangle captured the internet’s attention.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
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The uninviting labyrinth sprawlsthe east/west quadrangle from Girard to Fay.—
Leslie Simon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Space plants closer for a denser screen and wider apart for a more open enclosure.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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The school plans to relocate the hard surface athletic area, playground equipment and a trash enclosure, which requires access to Everdon Drive.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pelé scored an unforgettable goal that day on a free kick from 35 yards out, struck with so much power that the follow-through lifted him up into the air.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Horton Smith, who won two of the first three Masters, suggested the green be elevated and moved some 20 yards back and to the right, with several deep bunkers guarding the front.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Courtyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyard. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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