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 view from the room featured a gravel courtyard with big bushes and trees, with a grass field visible in the background.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Rooms have private balconies or patios with views of the lake, a private sandy beach, or the courtyard and gardens.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
When the temps heat up, there’s also a saltwater pool in the courtyard for cooling off.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 12 June 2025
The staff’s impeccable service and the charming courtyard, complete with lush flowers and a bubbling fountain, enhance the calming atmosphere even more.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for courtyard
Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Rooms have private balconies or patios with views of the lake, a private sandy beach, or the courtyard and gardens.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
When the temps heat up, there’s also a saltwater pool in the courtyard for cooling off.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 12 June 2025
The staff’s impeccable service and the charming courtyard, complete with lush flowers and a bubbling fountain, enhance the calming atmosphere even more.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for courtyard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyard
Noun
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Keep scrolling to shop more home decor and patio furniture finds from Wayfair’s Closeout Sale.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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The mall, at Northeast 195th Street and Biscayne Boulevard in Northeast Miami-Dade, features dog hydration stations, pet relief areas, dog-friendly patios, and of course those pet parks.—
Cordell Jones,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
Noun
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With the arrival of Amaya, an odd quadrangle emerges between her, Austin, Ace, and Chelley.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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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
Noun
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While typically housed in his room-sized enclosure with a 300-gallon water feature, Duo enjoys supervised free-roaming every day.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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There are many catios on the market, from petite structures to extra-large enclosures that hold multiple cats.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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The young tight end caught just 19 passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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“Courtyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyard. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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