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
At the castle's quadrangle, a formal honor guard was presented and inspected by Trump and the king.
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Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher
jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The royals and their guests observed rows of guards in bearskins on the quadrangle, and the U.K. and U.S. national anthems played.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 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
It was shot in Mexico and mimics a telenovela about a fatal love quadrangle.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher
jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The royals and their guests observed rows of guards in bearskins on the quadrangle, and the U.K. and U.S. national anthems played.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 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
It was shot in Mexico and mimics a telenovela about a fatal love quadrangle.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for quadrangle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quadrangle
Noun
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His funeral was held at noon in the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital’s courtyard.—
Ahmad Mantash,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Then, check out highlights such as the library, music room, grand ballroom, courtyard and dining room.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
Noun
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For a quiet respite, book a Park Deluxe room with a patio facing the poolside courtyard garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Two other bedrooms with en suites, walk-ins, and private patios are spread across the house, along with a study with a fireplace and bathroom.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
Noun
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As visitors crowded around the enclosure this week, many stopped to take photos and videos of the increasingly famous buffalo.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Keepers discovered the furry, carnivorous marsupial was missing from her enclosure at Paradise Country wildlife park on Queensland's Gold Coast on Tuesday morning.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Quadrangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quadrangle. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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