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

The Bangladeshi firm behind the project, Nakshabid Architects, was inspired by traditional Bengali homesteads, which are typically interspersed with courtyards and ponds. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

The 190,000-square-foot Royal Poinciana Plaza, designed in 1957 by renowned architect John Volk in the heart of Palm Beach Island, features lush gardens, palm trees, fountains and two central courtyards. — David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Lobbies, courtyards, guest rooms, and external façades are filled with flowering vines and built with natural materials that make the surrounding valley feel ever-present. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Outside, landscaped courtyards and public seating open previously inaccessible areas of the church site to the surrounding neighborhood. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

Glass sky bridges connect the boxy pavilions, while inward-facing courtyards bring light into the house. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

The Spanish Colonial compound is a labyrinth of courtyards filled with fountains and flowering plants. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

New apartment buildings may be designed with convenient landing spots for the drones to drop their payloads on rooftops or courtyards. — George C. Lee Ii, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

The settlers blocked all access roads and paths, invaded the courtyards of the houses, stoned doors and windows, cut the electricity lines and the water pipes, and prevented any supplies from entering. — David Shulman, The New York Review of Books, 26 Aug. 2026