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
The sections—one of which will be movable—will surround a small central courtyard containing a single tree aligned with the Serpentine’s bell tower.
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News Desk, Artforum, 30 Jan. 2025
Garden in the city Apple’s new store fronts an outdoor courtyard that the company says is designed to take advantage of its garden in the city setting.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
The primary bath, accented by Dolomite marble, overlooks the entrance courtyard.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
Still, there’s a difference between an outdoor courtyard and an indoor atrium.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for courtyard 
News Desk, Artforum, 30 Jan. 2025
Garden in the city Apple’s new store fronts an outdoor courtyard that the company says is designed to take advantage of its garden in the city setting.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
The primary bath, accented by Dolomite marble, overlooks the entrance courtyard.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
Still, there’s a difference between an outdoor courtyard and an indoor atrium.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for courtyard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyard
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Time: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 Cost: free Location: outdoor patio at the McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center in Community Park, 13550 Dakota Ave. S., Savage Info: For event updates and cancellation notices, visit the Savage Parks and Recreation Facebook and Twitter pages.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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Inside, the bar boasts 12 flat-screen TVs, a 180-degree projector, an outdoor patio and multiple sports packages.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 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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Police also said there was human waste on the floor within the enclosure.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Owners should fill the bottom of the enclosures with 6 to 15 inches of bedding to allow the animal to burrow, Adler said.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Image There was something both sinister and sweet about the actress’s Chanel couture look of floral-print bustier dress shrouded in yards and yards of black tulle.—
The Styles Desk,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Woods rushed for 1,844 yards and 20 touchdowns, averaging 8.6 yards per carry, including 215 yards and two scores in Chanhassen’s 34-31, overtime win against St. Thomas Academy in the title game.—
Todd Abeln,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Courtyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyard. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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