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
In the warmer months, Tremae Restaurant spills out into the courtyard.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
The new Coyo is 4,473 square feet, with four large garage doors that open to an indoor-outdoor bar and courtyard.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
To do this, these avians build a special tunnel of twigs called a bower and surround it with a courtyard of colorful objects.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
That entire entertainment district will be given over to World Cup activities, with restaurants, bars and the market courtyard broadcasting the 104 matches.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for courtyard
Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
The new Coyo is 4,473 square feet, with four large garage doors that open to an indoor-outdoor bar and courtyard.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
To do this, these avians build a special tunnel of twigs called a bower and surround it with a courtyard of colorful objects.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
That entire entertainment district will be given over to World Cup activities, with restaurants, bars and the market courtyard broadcasting the 104 matches.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for courtyard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyard
Noun
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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is the island's epitome of beachside elegance, with stunning ocean views, comfy patio lounges, and activities like kayaking and surfing.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Along with a cadre of friends and aides, Emanuel cycled past homes where residents were tending to their yards or celebrating a recent graduation on their front patio.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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The bedroom, on a corner of the building, was the shape of an irregular quadrangle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Inside, there are Buddhist shrines, a throne and an open quadrangle.—
Arundhati Ail,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 May 2026
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Westside Square, which opened in 2022, also featured live entertainment and its space was distinctive for its enclosure fashioned out of repurposed windows.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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That fear of enclosure is palpable even today.—
Pablo Larios,
Artforum,
10 June 2026
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In a Week 14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Smith recovered a fumble and returned it 78 yards for a touchdown — the fifth-longest fumble return in franchise history.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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Coloradans may have heard about rain barrels that homeowners can use for yard irrigation, but the state has also authorized up to 10 pilot programs for large-scale rainwater harvesting.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Courtyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyard. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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