as in patios
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 courtyards
The new structure will include galleries across multiple floors, outdoor courtyards and flexible live programming spaces for performances, concerts and educational events, museum officials said.
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City News Service, Daily News, 14 May 2026
Paired with cascading faux Pothos plants, this handmade-looking planter adds a bright pop of green to backyard patios, courtyards, and room corners that don’t get enough sunlight for real plants to thrive.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Condos usually offer smaller outdoor areas like balconies or patios, but may include shared courtyards, pools or rooftop decks.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
In addition, the library’s courtyards have been enhanced, with a ceremony celebrating their public reopening set for May 21.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
One-bedroom suites start at 860 square feet and include separate living areas and oversized bathrooms, while villas offer full kitchens and private courtyards with plunge pools.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Start your day at Porto Vecchio harbor, where fishermen sell their morning’s catch, then wander through charming piazzas and courtyards, visiting landmarks like the Basilica di San Nicola and the Swabian castle on your way.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
The town also hosts community get-togethers and socializes throughout the neighborhood's plazas, courtyards and other hangout areas.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The plan included small courtyards and utilities.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
City News Service, Daily News, 14 May 2026
Paired with cascading faux Pothos plants, this handmade-looking planter adds a bright pop of green to backyard patios, courtyards, and room corners that don’t get enough sunlight for real plants to thrive.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Condos usually offer smaller outdoor areas like balconies or patios, but may include shared courtyards, pools or rooftop decks.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
In addition, the library’s courtyards have been enhanced, with a ceremony celebrating their public reopening set for May 21.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
One-bedroom suites start at 860 square feet and include separate living areas and oversized bathrooms, while villas offer full kitchens and private courtyards with plunge pools.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Start your day at Porto Vecchio harbor, where fishermen sell their morning’s catch, then wander through charming piazzas and courtyards, visiting landmarks like the Basilica di San Nicola and the Swabian castle on your way.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
The town also hosts community get-togethers and socializes throughout the neighborhood's plazas, courtyards and other hangout areas.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The plan included small courtyards and utilities.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyards
Noun
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Shorter varieties are perfect for the front of borders and edging paths and patios.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Always keep poultry away from areas where food or drink is prepared, served or stored, such as kitchens or outdoor patios.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These tortoises need large grassy enclosures for roaming, along with access to clean water and dry, warm shelter in winter.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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The enclosures are Direct Attached Storage devices and able to support software RAID configurations, including RAID 0 for maximum performance, RAID 1 for redundancy and data protection or RAID 10 for a balance of speed and reliability.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Rico Dowdle started at running back, but finished with just six touches for 15 yards in the 34-31 loss to the Rams.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Unlike waterspouts that rarely last past a few yards on land, a tornadic waterspout can come onshore and continue causing tornadic damage.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Courtyards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyards. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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