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
Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat.
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Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
One study suggests that mass air-conditioning could expel enough hot air to raise the city’s temperature by nearly 4 degrees Fahrenheit on the hottest days, and bring more intense localized effects on narrow streets and in building courtyards.
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Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Its central hub, where the wellness offerings, main dining room and 35 of the 65 bedrooms are located, is invitingly curvaceous, with sci-fi swirls of walls and sparkling swathes of window bookended by two vast, contemplative courtyards.
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Susan D'arcy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Residents live independently in homes ranging from studios to 3-bedrooms, each built around courtyards that act as an al fresco living rooms for residents.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
The building will have three, central, connected courtyards with outdoor seating, a swimming pool, fire pits and barbecues.
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Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Participants spill into streets, courtyards and public squares covered head to toe in pigment, and strangers smear color on one another as a greeting.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
One of the island’s most recognizable landmarks for GOT fans is the Benedictine Monastery, a centuries-old complex surrounded by gardens and shaded courtyards.
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Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards.
—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
One study suggests that mass air-conditioning could expel enough hot air to raise the city’s temperature by nearly 4 degrees Fahrenheit on the hottest days, and bring more intense localized effects on narrow streets and in building courtyards.
—
Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Its central hub, where the wellness offerings, main dining room and 35 of the 65 bedrooms are located, is invitingly curvaceous, with sci-fi swirls of walls and sparkling swathes of window bookended by two vast, contemplative courtyards.
—
Susan D'arcy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Residents live independently in homes ranging from studios to 3-bedrooms, each built around courtyards that act as an al fresco living rooms for residents.
—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
The building will have three, central, connected courtyards with outdoor seating, a swimming pool, fire pits and barbecues.
—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Participants spill into streets, courtyards and public squares covered head to toe in pigment, and strangers smear color on one another as a greeting.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
One of the island’s most recognizable landmarks for GOT fans is the Benedictine Monastery, a centuries-old complex surrounded by gardens and shaded courtyards.
—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyards
Noun
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These trees are messy with aggressive, destructive roots that can damage concrete driveways and patios.
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And Founder’s Point Guest House, perched high atop a bluff on the Les Bourgeois property, is perfect for a couples’ getaway or girls’ weekend, with four bedrooms, three patios, and a full kitchen.
Noun
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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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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.
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Authorities have worked in recent years to reduce the monkey population through sterilization programs and by relocating some animals to dedicated enclosures.
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This episode actually has several of these scenes, primarily around the 10-Petal, where Rip is leading his crew — including his newest hand, Carter — through the daily routines of examining the herd and checking the enclosures.
Noun
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Facing no one but the goalkeeper, Moshobane sailed an uncontested shot from 18 yards over the top of the net.
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From shedding leaves, bark, berries, seeds, and sap year-round to causing your sidewalks and driveway to lift and shift, not all trees are suited for yards.
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“Courtyards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyards. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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