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

Their beams cut through smoke and darkness, while charred cars were parked in the street and in apartment courtyards.

— Greg Myre, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
The property offers 12 guest rooms and two two-story suites around a courtyard pool, inviting travelers to spend the night along the Highway 290 wine route instead of just visiting for the day.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of courtyard

Noun

The makeover of the Taco Heads building — actually two old houses connected by a patio — is as impressive as the Teddy Wong’s conversion from a 7-Eleven.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
For dinner, ask the staff to make reservations for you on the patio at Estéban Restaurant, located in downtown Monterey at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa, Spindrift’s sister property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Definition of patio

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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

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