courtyards

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

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Recent Examples of courtyards From the charming courtyards and upscale fashion boutiques tucked behind Worth Avenue to the rugged majesty of Jupiter’s inlets, the region is a playground for the curious traveler. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 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 There are also community rooms, courtyards and terraces to promote socializing. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 Kurv officials told Plan Commission members that truck traffic will also be directed into interior courtyards and away from the nearby homes. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyards
Noun
  • Rinse Outdoor Surfaces Outdoor surfaces like siding, outdoor lights, windows, patios, and garage doors can become congregation spots for lovebugs during swarms.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Many accommodations here have private patios, adding to the feeling of staying in a gracious island home rather than a conventional hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Each of those quadrangles of land can produce 7 million pounds of corn or 2 million pounds of soybeans in a summer.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
  • This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • Novelis is expanding its portfolio of coated aluminum solutions for battery applications, targeting components including battery enclosures, casings and electrical connectors known as bus bars.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Detainees were kept in the enclosures for no more than two hours.
    — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Washington threw for just 142 yards on 38 attempts and failed to reach the end zone.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • With Puca Nacua out again with a hip injury, Davante Adams had seven receptions for 137 yards, giving him 15 catches for 332 yards over his last two games, the best such stretch of his career.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Courtyards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyards. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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