Thesaurus results for QUADRANGLE

quadrangle

noun

ˈkwä-ˌdraŋ-gəl

Definition of quadrangle

as in courtyard

an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls) since the weather was sunny, the convocation was held outside in the college's quadrangle

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Recent Examples of quadrangle Inside, there are Buddhist shrines, a throne and an open quadrangle. — Arundhati Ail, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 May 2026 The show’s ratings were already up in the ratings before its central love quadrangle captured the internet’s attention. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026 The uninviting labyrinth sprawlsthe east/west quadrangle from Girard to Fay. — Leslie Simon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for quadrangle

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Noun

The Spanish Colonial compound is a labyrinth of courtyards filled with fountains and flowering plants.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
The hotel hosts a replica festival for guests in its courtyards.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of courtyard

Noun

At The Colonnade, breakfast and lunch are available buffet-style with live cooking stations and an al fresco patio.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
The storm surges also chipped away at the Giles family's patio and yard in Laguna Beach, forcing inspectors to yellow-tag part of the property.

— Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of patio

Noun

Gnocchi is on a flea prevention plan, Zephyr wears an air tag and Nill’s pram gives Lana and Steve a safe enclosure.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
On the day the plan was presented, the commission first had to review schematics for a new mesh enclosure for an Arabian-leopard habitat at the National Zoo.

— Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

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