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

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

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