Synonyms of courtyard

courtyard

noun

ˈkȯrt-ˌyärd 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patio
• quadrangle
• enclosure
• yard
• plaza
• court
• close
• quad
• terrace
• atrium
• deck
• square
• place
• peristyle
• forecourt
• galleria
• parvis
• curtilage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of courtyard

The property’s cold-weather setup—with igloos and seasonal programming, like holiday light trails and courtyard bonfires—offers a slower side of Montauk that most summer visitors never see. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Across the courtyard, a collection of mews buildings contains guest and staff cottages, garages, and additional storage. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

Today, its large courtyard terrace offers a stylish summer escape, with modern British dishes and cocktails. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Biergarten transports guests to a moonlit Oktoberfest set in a Bavarian village, where communal wooden tables line the courtyard and a German oompah band takes the stage each hour. — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 10 July 2026