courtyard
noun
court·yardˈkȯrt-ˌyärd 
:acourt or enclosure adjacent to a building (such as a house or palace)
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The apartment overlooks acourtyard. a series of lunchtime concerts in the museum's open-aircourtyard
Recent Examples on the WebThey are allowed to mix and mingle in nearby buildings andcourtyards, and dine together in a cafeteria setting staffed by nuns.—
Marco Della Cava,USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025The Swedish royals otherwise appeared in full force for King Carl XVI Gustaf's birthday, with Prince Carl Philip, 45, and Crown Princess Victoria participating in the official entry on thecourtyard.—Janine Henni,People.com, 30 Apr. 2025This cottage also has a vaulted ceiling and fireplace in the living room, a more subtle white and gold color scheme with antique pieces, a plunge pool and spa overlooking the river and acourtyardwith a fireplace.—Laurie Werner,Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025Thecourtyard, shaded by trees, provides a tranquil setting for enjoying dishes like chilaquiles topped with oyster mushrooms, avocado toast, and French toast.—Michaela Trimble,Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025See All Example Sentences forcourtyard
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Marco Della Cava,USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025The Swedish royals otherwise appeared in full force for King Carl XVI Gustaf's birthday, with Prince Carl Philip, 45, and Crown Princess Victoria participating in the official entry on thecourtyard.—Janine Henni,People.com, 30 Apr. 2025This cottage also has a vaulted ceiling and fireplace in the living room, a more subtle white and gold color scheme with antique pieces, a plunge pool and spa overlooking the river and acourtyardwith a fireplace.—Laurie Werner,Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025Thecourtyard, shaded by trees, provides a tranquil setting for enjoying dishes like chilaquiles topped with oyster mushrooms, avocado toast, and French toast.—Michaela Trimble,Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025See All Example Sentences forcourtyardWord History
First Known Use
1552, in the meaning definedabove
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“Courtyard.”Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtyard. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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courtyard
nouncourt·yard-ˌyärd
:a court or enclosure next to a building
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