curtilages

noun

Definition of curtilagesnext
plural of curtilage
as in enclosures

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  1. enclosures
  2. courtyards
  3. closes
Noun
  • Although we are used to spending most of our time in houses, buildings, cars and other enclosures, humans need exposure to sunlight, greenery and waterways.
    Peter Stewart, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • With financial assistance, shelters are able to add features that benefit pets, including outdoor play yards, indoor play areas and dedicated pet enclosures.
    Bruna Nessif, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of enclosures
Noun
  • It is situated between two courtyards and near such businesses as Farmshop, Lloyd’s Barbershop, Christian Louboutin’s boutique, Broken English jewelry store, beauty retailer Cos Bar and men’s fashion brand Sid Mashburn, and not far from James Perse, among other stores.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The architecture is built around an inner garden courtyards, with rooms facing in and often no windows on the outside.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of courtyards
Noun
  • The deadline to sign the petition is Monday night, which is the day Pennsylvania’s voter registration closes.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
  • The deadline to sign the petition is Monday night, which is the day Pennsylvania’s voter registration closes.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of closes
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