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
Another unique dining experience awaits at The Garlic, a rustic and eclectic compound with lush, winding courtyards and nightly entertainment to complement the extensive Italian menu.
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Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Fans could previously wed at courtyards and ballrooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, at the Disneyland Hotel ballroom, in the Fantasyland Faire Garden and at Sleeping Beauty’s Castle Forecourt.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Naila Fort has that signature palatial feel, with sunlit courtyards, carved archways, expansive terraces, and magnificent.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Hospital courtyards, generators and shopping streets in the city are now protected.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
To bring the magical world of Julia Quinn’s books to life, Bridgerton’s production crew filmed all across the United Kingdom — from real Tudor-era mansions and courtyards in the countryside to iconic museums and historic churches in the heart of London.
—Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Best Nightlife Seville Quarter A longstanding fixture downtown, Seville Quarter has evolved since its founding in 1967 into a vast collective of adjoining bars, courtyards, and late-night entertainment spanning everything from dueling pianos and billiards to a polished dance hall.
—Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
In addition to new apartments, plans call for two new parking structures, outdoor courtyards, a bike repair station, seven subsidized apartments and one surface parking lot.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and Palm Beach are known for Mediterranean-style architecture, lush courtyards and old-world charm.
—Anton Lucanus, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Fans could previously wed at courtyards and ballrooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, at the Disneyland Hotel ballroom, in the Fantasyland Faire Garden and at Sleeping Beauty’s Castle Forecourt.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Naila Fort has that signature palatial feel, with sunlit courtyards, carved archways, expansive terraces, and magnificent.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Hospital courtyards, generators and shopping streets in the city are now protected.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
To bring the magical world of Julia Quinn’s books to life, Bridgerton’s production crew filmed all across the United Kingdom — from real Tudor-era mansions and courtyards in the countryside to iconic museums and historic churches in the heart of London.
—Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Best Nightlife Seville Quarter A longstanding fixture downtown, Seville Quarter has evolved since its founding in 1967 into a vast collective of adjoining bars, courtyards, and late-night entertainment spanning everything from dueling pianos and billiards to a polished dance hall.
—Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
In addition to new apartments, plans call for two new parking structures, outdoor courtyards, a bike repair station, seven subsidized apartments and one surface parking lot.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and Palm Beach are known for Mediterranean-style architecture, lush courtyards and old-world charm.
—Anton Lucanus, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyards
Noun
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Inside The Lodge are 19 traditional hotel rooms and two suites, all done up in an upscale rustic fashion with fireplaces and patios.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Diamond Spire® Gardenia also makes a wonderful slender hedge for patios, pool decks, and any where spatial definition is needed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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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In a shift from, say, the Safari Park’s popular tram tour, there are no fences and visible enclosures.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The animals live in enclosures in the midst of the northern coniferous forest, and the park is open year-round.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With Sam Darnold under center, the Seahawks were third in points scored and eighth in yards gained.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Stafford, who turns 38 on Saturday, worked through a back issue that sidelined him for all of training camp and passed for a league-best 46 touchdowns and 4,707 yards.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Courtyards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyards. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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