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
Start your day at Porto Vecchio harbor, where fishermen sell their morning’s catch, then wander through charming piazzas and courtyards, visiting landmarks like the Basilica di San Nicola and the Swabian castle on your way.
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Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Rooms Freshly renovated, the rooms have a breezy, coastal palette, with plenty of natural light pouring in through oversized windows that look out onto either the beach or the property’s grassy courtyards.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The town also hosts community get-togethers and socializes throughout the neighborhood's plazas, courtyards and other hangout areas.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Flowering dogwood makes a superb lawn or understory tree and is also good for shading courtyards and patios.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
The plan included small courtyards and utilities.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Today, fountains can be found across KC’s courtyards, plazas and boulevards in all shapes and sizes.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Three dozen young members from two warring Brooklyn gangs have been indicted for unleashing a wave of broad-daylight gun violence in Brownsville — killing one and wounding 10 others, and sending children scrambling in playgrounds and housing complex courtyards.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Rather than a single structure, the roughly 20,000-square-foot residence—designed and built over the course of seven years—is organized as a series of pavilions linked by courtyards and covered walkways.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Rooms Freshly renovated, the rooms have a breezy, coastal palette, with plenty of natural light pouring in through oversized windows that look out onto either the beach or the property’s grassy courtyards.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The town also hosts community get-togethers and socializes throughout the neighborhood's plazas, courtyards and other hangout areas.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Flowering dogwood makes a superb lawn or understory tree and is also good for shading courtyards and patios.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
The plan included small courtyards and utilities.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Today, fountains can be found across KC’s courtyards, plazas and boulevards in all shapes and sizes.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Three dozen young members from two warring Brooklyn gangs have been indicted for unleashing a wave of broad-daylight gun violence in Brownsville — killing one and wounding 10 others, and sending children scrambling in playgrounds and housing complex courtyards.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Rather than a single structure, the roughly 20,000-square-foot residence—designed and built over the course of seven years—is organized as a series of pavilions linked by courtyards and covered walkways.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyards
Noun
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Stay in one of the new Villa Suites for amazing views of the lake and amenities like private patios, firepits, and individual outdoor spas.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The new spot will offer three patios and improved parking, and owners hope to reopen within 10 days.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 May 2026
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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
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They have also been shown to exhibit play behavior with objects in their enclosures, highly unusual behavior for a reptile.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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The injuries occurred after a staff member opened the door between two enclosures with monkeys that were not compatible, causing the fight.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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In five seasons with the Giants, Beckham played 59 games, catching 390 passes for 5,476 yards and 44 touchdowns.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Ross had 723 yards as a freshman at UConn in 2019, played just five games combined over the next three seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic and injuries, and has played for three schools in the last three years.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Courtyards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyards. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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