courtyard
noun
court·yard
ˈkȯrt-ˌyärd 
: a court or enclosure adjacent to a building (such as a house or palace)
Examples of courtyard in a Sentence
The apartment overlooks a courtyard.
a series of lunchtime concerts in the museum's open-air courtyard
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If there's no place to sit inside, try the covered courtyard.
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Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
The concerts will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the village square courtyard.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
The one- and two-bedroom spa suites offer separate living and dining areas with a live-edge wooden table, while the luxury suites also include an outdoor whirlpool on an expansive courtyard and a private massage room.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Where to stay Book now: 1896 O’Malley House This eight-room historic bed-and-breakfast on a quiet street has a relaxing courtyard and homey dining room with a communal table.
—Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 23 July 2025
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Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
The concerts will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the village square courtyard.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
The one- and two-bedroom spa suites offer separate living and dining areas with a live-edge wooden table, while the luxury suites also include an outdoor whirlpool on an expansive courtyard and a private massage room.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Where to stay Book now: 1896 O’Malley House This eight-room historic bed-and-breakfast on a quiet street has a relaxing courtyard and homey dining room with a communal table.
—Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for courtyard
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“Courtyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtyard. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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courtyard
noun
court·yard
-ˌyärd
: a court or enclosure next to a building
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