Thesaurus results for CURTILAGE

curtilage

noun

Definition of curtilage

as in yard

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of curtilage Trees and walking paths delineate the curtilage with typical Japanese elegance. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 The curtilage includes native sandstone boulder walls and a simple landscape of native and adaptive plants that enhance and preserve the woodland habitat. — Mark David, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2023 In legal parlance, curtilage refers to land attached to a house, like a yard or garden. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2019 The Supreme Court long has recognized that privacy interests are heightened within the home, with precedents that limit police intrusions not only into structures but also the immediately surrounding property, known as the curtilage. — Jess Bravin, WSJ, 29 May 2018

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtilage

Noun

Every argument in the document is sound and every signatory is arguing for openness in someone else's yard.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The top quarterbacks in college football, especially in a play-action vertical offense, are typically sitting around 10 yards on average target depth.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026

Definition of yard

Noun

The common areas include a quaint courtyard where afternoon wine and cheese are served amongst water fountains and firepits.

— Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
Circular patios and courtyards will direct light into the building, while gardens and outdoor resting places will allow visitors to take in views of the nearby Pichincha volcano.

— News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026

Definition of courtyard

Noun

The factory in the former Gildan building in Granite Industrial Park will make data center hardware such as liquid cooling enclosures and server racks.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
Today, Rockalina spends her days in a large outdoor enclosure built specifically for eastern box turtles.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of enclosure

Noun

The students are lined up in their hundreds− across the student center mezzanine, down the stairs and out into the hot Florida Spring of the quadrangle.

— Will Carless, USA Today, 10 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

Definition of quadrangle

Noun

In court Friday, prosecutors introduced messages from late 2024 and early 2025 that suggested increasing strain in the relationship.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026
As part of the merger delay agreement, Paramount also was also able to get the Writers Guild Of America (WGA) to drop its request for a preliminary injunction, which makes Paramount’s path forward in the courts a bit cleaner.

— Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of court

Noun

Before Friday’s ruling, Chey had argued that the division of assets should be calculated at the close of the case hearing in April 2024.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Rakers lifted his price target on Intel by 9%, to $120 from $110, implying 20% upside from Thursday’s close.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 July 2026

Definition of close

Browse Nearby Words

curtains (off)

curtilage

curtilages

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Curtilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtilage. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of curtilage

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

aerie

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 24

Why do we say 'fly off the handle'?

Popular

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes