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
The pre-concert festivities will include live music and a flamenco dance performance in the California Theatre courtyard.
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Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
There was a time of expansion, according to the release, where the courtyard was built next to an offering room, likely used for banquets.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
There are options with views of the park, the pool, the courtyard, and Downtown Disney.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
They are allowed to mix and mingle in nearby buildings and courtyards, and dine together in a cafeteria setting staffed by nuns.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
There was a time of expansion, according to the release, where the courtyard was built next to an offering room, likely used for banquets.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
There are options with views of the park, the pool, the courtyard, and Downtown Disney.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
They are allowed to mix and mingle in nearby buildings and courtyards, and dine together in a cafeteria setting staffed by nuns.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for courtyard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyard
Noun
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All three matching pieces fit perfectly on a front porch or back patio.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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Not only were significant on-course improvements made, but a driving range, putting green, patio bar and restaurant were added, as well as course lighting, elevating the property into a prime golfing and social destination.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Not private enough to give up federal funding, whether for student tuition fees, quadrangle rhododendrons, wind tunnels, or NMR Spectrometers.—
Amity Shlaes,
National Review,
28 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
Noun
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The alpacas, who were captured and returned to their enclosure, had escaped when a third-party worker left their pen unlocked while cleaning, according to WEWS.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2025
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An unruly kangaroo that escaped from a private owner's enclosure in Saint Cloud, Florida, on Monday was safely captured and taken to a local wildlife reserve.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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When the yard was finally cleared of bees, thanks to Stalnacker's quick thinking and a bottle of Dawn dish soap, the cause was discovered.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Bill spoke with him for hours over many years, gave him access to his yards of papers, and commended him to his family and friends.—
Richard Brookhiser,
National Review,
15 May 2025
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“Courtyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyard. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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