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curtilages

noun

plural of curtilage
as in enclosures

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtilages
  1. enclosures
  2. yards
  3. patios
  4. courtyards
  5. quads
  6. courts
  7. quadrangles
  8. closes
Noun
  • Detainees were kept in the enclosures for no more than two hours.
    — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Waterproof plaster lines the tub and shower enclosures and lends texture, while a wall niche beside the tub creates a tidy spot for shampoos and soaps.
    — Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of enclosures
Noun
  • Winston was 11 of 27 for 111 yards in relief during the Rams game.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Willis gained 2 yards on the play, taking the ball to the 49ers’ 29-yard line.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of yards
Noun
  • Rinse Outdoor Surfaces Outdoor surfaces like siding, outdoor lights, windows, patios, and garage doors can become congregation spots for lovebugs during swarms.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Many accommodations here have private patios, adding to the feeling of staying in a gracious island home rather than a conventional hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of patios
Noun
  • Glass sky bridges connect the boxy pavilions, while inward-facing courtyards bring light into the house.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Aussie Mick Fogarty and Sascha Hansen from Denmark are the creators of Mick’s Place Rote, three delightful beachfront bungalows with private courtyards in a glade of coconut trees.
    — Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of courtyards
Noun
  • The sleeves wrap the quads, hamstrings and calves for a massage-like effect between workouts, competitions or travel days.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The San Francisco 49ers defensive end boasts some of the bulkiest thighs in the NFL — quads that resemble a pair of gnarled, ancient oak stumps.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of quads
Noun
  • Before trial, Fairfax County courts appoint medical experts for the prosecution and defense if either side requests a mental evaluation for a defendant.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Guests have access to tennis and pickleball courts and a fitness center offering spin, yoga, a sauna and a steam room, and barre and aerobic classes.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of courts
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
  • 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 quadrangles
Noun
  • However, the action may not end at 11pm — deal sheets allow clubs to conclude signings two hours after the transfer window closes, provided the correct paperwork is submitted before the deadline.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The drive-in closes for the season after Labor Day and usually reopens on Memorial Day.
    — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of closes
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“Curtilages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtilages. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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