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
In late May, the courtyard of Château du Moulin-à-Vent fills with vignerons pouring the latest vintages under simple tents.
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Both entrances open to the courtyard, and ground level interior spaces are devoted to various amenities for the residents.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
Rooms: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms Amenities: Pool, game room, terrace, parking, housekeeping
Location: In the Latin Quarter
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Drawing its name from the glass roof covering an 1896 Parisian courtyard, this large flat boasts the ultimate city splurge.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
Alys Beach: Alys’ 158 acres feature white houses, including villas and courtyard homes that draw on the architecture of islands like Bermuda and Antigua.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Both entrances open to the courtyard, and ground level interior spaces are devoted to various amenities for the residents.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
Rooms: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms Amenities: Pool, game room, terrace, parking, housekeeping
Location: In the Latin Quarter
Book Now
Sky Dome, 4th Arrondissement
Airbnb
Drawing its name from the glass roof covering an 1896 Parisian courtyard, this large flat boasts the ultimate city splurge.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
Alys Beach: Alys’ 158 acres feature white houses, including villas and courtyard homes that draw on the architecture of islands like Bermuda and Antigua.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyard
Noun
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Photo : Andrew Orozco/Open House One of the travertine patios is amenitized with a fireplace and barbecue station.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Outdoor modern patio chair (Set of 2): on sale for $196.99 (14% off) Original price: $229.99 (Wayfair) This set of two chairs will add a modern touch to any patio decor.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Photos show the tigers resting in their enclosures on the private property.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The videos, taken on March 16 and 17, show dolphins swimming in cloudy and bright green water within a decaying enclosure.—
Dylan Gentile,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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In his senior season, Bech dominated, catching 62 passes for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Courtyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyard. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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