as in patio
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
a series of lunchtime concerts in the museum's open-air courtyard
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Recent Examples of courtyard
For their wedding ceremony and lunch, the couple chose the courtyard of The Oberoi, Marrakech, while guests stayed at—and all other wedding activities took place—the Royal Mansour.
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Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
The living room, with vaulted ceilings and an original fireplace, is designed for entertaining, seamlessly connecting to a courtyard.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 1 Mar. 2025
While the courtyard and Funke’s pizza corner are typically jam-packed with guests, chilly weather kept many indoors.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
Each building would contain a courtyard and pool area, according to the development plans.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
The living room, with vaulted ceilings and an original fireplace, is designed for entertaining, seamlessly connecting to a courtyard.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 1 Mar. 2025
While the courtyard and Funke’s pizza corner are typically jam-packed with guests, chilly weather kept many indoors.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
Each building would contain a courtyard and pool area, according to the development plans.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyard
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So many spring cleaning tasks require ready access to water—watering lawns and garden beds, spraying down patios and pool decks, washing cars, and topping off pet bowls and birdbaths—and to keep up with these tasks and others that pop up, a reliable garden hose is a must.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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Grand Patio Bistro Outdoor Furniture Set Add a pop of color to a deck, balcony, or patio with this bistro set, which comes with a round table and two chairs.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The quadrangle between the Temples of Jupiter and Bacchus had been filled with wooden tables and stalls selling wine and sfiha, a Bekaa specialty.—
Youmna Melhem Chamieh,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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But Stiller liked pausing on the precipice of the perverse love triangle—or quadrangle—of Mark torn by two halves of his consciousness toward two women.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
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Pay attention to your animals’ health, limit their exposure to wild birds, keep their enclosures clean and report sick animals.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Other dogs also escaped their enclosure and joined in the attack.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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Having bird feeders in your yard can give you a firsthand look at the amazing creatures that make our ecosystems function with ease.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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Under interim coach Jeff Ulbrich, the Jets were 28th in points (26.6) and 18th in yards allowed per game (337.9).—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Courtyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyard. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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