Synonyms of courtyards

courtyards

noun

plural of courtyard

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patios
• quadrangles
• enclosures
• yards
• plazas
• courts
• quads
• terraces
• closes
• decks
• squares
• peristyles
• places
• atria
• gallerias
• forecourts
• parvises
• curtilages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of courtyards

Their beams cut through smoke and darkness, while charred cars were parked in the street and in apartment courtyards. — Greg Myre, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

The cheeky duo is accompanied by weather-resistant flowers and a welcome sign, making an adorable addition to flower beds, porches, lawns, patios, walkways, courtyards, potted plants, and more. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

Circular patios and courtyards will direct light into the building, while gardens and outdoor resting places will allow visitors to take in views of the nearby Pichincha volcano. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026

Corridors lead to unexpected courtyards, and staircases open to ocean panoramas. — Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

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. — 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