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
Taking inspiration from 16th-century outdoor sculpture courtyards, this (indoor) exhibition explores the range of figurative human sculptures in the Walker’s collection.
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Visit the Naschmarkt—offering everything from sauerkraut to Syrian falafel—while the MuseumsQuartier blends baroque courtyards with contemporary installations.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In some cases, they’re forced to deal on gravel courtyards under the sun for hours.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Conceived by Chesterman Design and Architecture in collaboration with artist-designer James McGrath, Southern Cross reinterprets tropical modernism through courtyards, verandas, and floating planes intended to dissolve the line between indoors and out.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
The plan calls for converting the three-story structure into a 52-unit affordable housing complex for seniors, complete with on-site management, community space in a renovated chapel, and courtyards.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2025
Private courtyards with plunge pools are ideal for sipping mai tais, taking in the sunsets over the Pacific or barbecuing for the family.
—Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
From yoga classes in open-air courtyards to thriving restaurant and bar scenes, activation transforms properties into community focal points.
—Mark Zettl, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Like one of the cool courtyards known as riads that shelter beyond the ancient doors and steep walls in the souks of Marrakech’s famed Medina quarter, the El Harti offers sanctuary from the choking roads around it.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Visit the Naschmarkt—offering everything from sauerkraut to Syrian falafel—while the MuseumsQuartier blends baroque courtyards with contemporary installations.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In some cases, they’re forced to deal on gravel courtyards under the sun for hours.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Conceived by Chesterman Design and Architecture in collaboration with artist-designer James McGrath, Southern Cross reinterprets tropical modernism through courtyards, verandas, and floating planes intended to dissolve the line between indoors and out.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
The plan calls for converting the three-story structure into a 52-unit affordable housing complex for seniors, complete with on-site management, community space in a renovated chapel, and courtyards.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2025
Private courtyards with plunge pools are ideal for sipping mai tais, taking in the sunsets over the Pacific or barbecuing for the family.
—Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
From yoga classes in open-air courtyards to thriving restaurant and bar scenes, activation transforms properties into community focal points.
—Mark Zettl, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Like one of the cool courtyards known as riads that shelter beyond the ancient doors and steep walls in the souks of Marrakech’s famed Medina quarter, the El Harti offers sanctuary from the choking roads around it.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyards
Noun
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Limiting seating on winery patios to 20 seats, and prohibiting classes and community meetings at wineries, for example, eliminates low-impact activities that keep rural properties viable.—
Elaine Lyttleton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Leave Your Pets at Home Some coffee shops and restaurants have outdoor patios where pets are welcome to sit alongside their owners at the table.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The zoo offers visitors the chance to see the animals in their natural elements at open enclosures, a travel website states.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Its exoskeletons use motors that sit in enclosures by the wearer’s hips to augment the movement of their own legs, and take some of the strain off their muscles.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Daniel Jones’ 197 yards passing were the most ever in a first half in his career.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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One week later, Smith finished with eight catches for a career-high 169 yards.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Courtyards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyards. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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