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 frame and canopy are both waterproof and UV-resistant, and the swing’s overall size is ideal for a courtyard, too.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Piazzetta, set in the central courtyard, offers a more relaxed option.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The space itself is gorgeous, with an inviting outdoor private courtyard space with a pool and hot tub—reminiscent of a high-class boutique resort.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The campus features two restaurants, fruit and vegetable garden, a NBA-regulation basketball court, a playground, Chicago Public Library branch and an indoor/outdoor art courtyard featuring sculptures and paintings from various artists.
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Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for courtyard
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Piazzetta, set in the central courtyard, offers a more relaxed option.
—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The space itself is gorgeous, with an inviting outdoor private courtyard space with a pool and hot tub—reminiscent of a high-class boutique resort.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The campus features two restaurants, fruit and vegetable garden, a NBA-regulation basketball court, a playground, Chicago Public Library branch and an indoor/outdoor art courtyard featuring sculptures and paintings from various artists.
—
Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for courtyard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyard
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The 220 one- to three-bedroom units here (some of which are pet friendly) offer living areas, kitchenettes, washer and dryer combinations, and patios or terraces.
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The annual sale event is known for steep deals across all categories, including patio and gardening essentials, home decor finds, the best cleaning products, and affordable fashion picks, too.
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This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
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The bedroom, on a corner of the building, was the shape of an irregular quadrangle.
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Gracie, who is about 3 years old, has been missing for nearly two weeks after escaping her enclosure at Cedar Hollow Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, said Vic Jones, who owns the remote property about 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of San Antonio.
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The firm said the TENER Sodium system has the same size and shape as LFP systems, so developers can use their current platforms without changing enclosures, redesigning projects, or repeating certifications.
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The stump grindings can be piled up in the back corner of the yard to decompose over a couple of years.
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And then, in the 21st minute of Sunday’s game, after Kevin Pina split Uruguay’s wall with a 77 mph, 34-yard free kick, giving Cape Verde the lead, there was no doubt this game was going to be exciting.
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“Courtyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyard. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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