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

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

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

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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

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