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 addition to typical drug and mental health treatment, meditative walking paths are planned, including one through the property’s Spanish-style courtyard and another to the top of a hill that contains a statue of Jesus overlooking the city.
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Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The development includes on-site support services, a 1,000 square foot community room, a laundry room, a 5,000 square foot courtyard for outdoor activities and barbecue grilling and a dog run for residents with pets.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The hotel has a courtyard pool, plus a 3,200-square-foot rooftop complex with an infinity pool that hosts complimentary daily yoga classes.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Courtyard kickoff and rooftop views At the Kimpton Santo on the River Walk, Dean’s Seafood & Steak is hosting a Super Bowl viewing party in the hotel’s interior courtyard with full sound, multiple TVs, and extended happy hour drink pricing starting at kickoff.
—Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The development includes on-site support services, a 1,000 square foot community room, a laundry room, a 5,000 square foot courtyard for outdoor activities and barbecue grilling and a dog run for residents with pets.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The hotel has a courtyard pool, plus a 3,200-square-foot rooftop complex with an infinity pool that hosts complimentary daily yoga classes.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Courtyard kickoff and rooftop views At the Kimpton Santo on the River Walk, Dean’s Seafood & Steak is hosting a Super Bowl viewing party in the hotel’s interior courtyard with full sound, multiple TVs, and extended happy hour drink pricing starting at kickoff.
—Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyard
Noun
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The restaurant, newly renovated, has room for 220 people inside and 60 people on the coming-soon patio.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Eat under string lights on the patio, toast to love and let the city fade away for a few hours.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The uninviting labyrinth sprawlsthe east/west quadrangle from Girard to Fay.—
Leslie Simon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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At the castle's quadrangle, a formal honor guard was presented and inspected by Trump and the king.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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While the dogs are now safe with foster families, Holmes faces multiple charges, including confining an animal without sufficient food or water, keeping animals in an enclosure without exercise or air, and tormenting or depriving an animal.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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In a shift from, say, the Safari Park’s popular tram tour, there are no fences and visible enclosures.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Late in the fourth quarter, Witherspoon hit Maye, and Nwosu grabbed the ball in the air and returned it 45 yards for a 29-7 lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Panthers have 18 unrestricted free agents, a list that includes three offensive linemen, two specialists and a 1,000-yard rusher.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Courtyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyard. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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