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curtilage

noun

Definition of curtilage

as in yard

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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

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Noun

Jones-Priest ran it in again from a yard out and Gabe Guevera booted a 27-yard field goal with five seconds left before the intermission to give Martin a 17-3 lead at the break.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2026
Aquinas took a 24-21 lead on a 31-yard field goal by Kyle Infante in their half of overtime.

— Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of yard

Noun

After passing through the lobby, the three stories and 203 rooms are arrayed around a pool in the middle of the sizable courtyard.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Swanky amenities also include a wine cellar, a gym with a steam shower, a billiard room, a media room, and a courtyard.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of courtyard

Noun

The new Starlink Mini 2 introduces a removable battery, faster wireless connectivity, and a more durable enclosure.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
Bessie, a female calf, and Clyde, a bull, escaped their enclosure at a property on Main Street on Thursday.

— Juli McDonald, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of enclosure

Noun

This week, our picks include a brownstone floor-through with original Italianate flourishes in Prospect Heights and a garden apartment in the far West Village with a private patio.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 Nov. 2026
One of the best ways to celebrate this precious season is by spending plenty of afternoons dining on patios around metro Atlanta.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of patio

Noun

Each of those quadrangles of land can produce 7 million pounds of corn or 2 million pounds of soybeans in a summer.

— Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
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

Definition of quadrangle

Noun

As the film winds to a close, Raúl is warned that his latest opus may only be a minor effort.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
Bernstein reiterated an outperform rating on Apple in the report, and a $380 price target, implying about 7% upside from Thursday's close.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026

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