courtyard
noun
court·yard
ˈkȯrt-ˌyärd 
: a court or enclosure adjacent to a building (such as a house or palace)
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The apartment overlooks a courtyard.
a series of lunchtime concerts in the museum's open-air courtyard
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The primary bath, accented by Dolomite marble, overlooks the entrance courtyard.
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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
With a series of open courtyards and circular light wells, the museum will boast a variety of spatial experiences, each one carefully crafted to evoke different emotional responses.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025
Walls of raw concrete and earthen hues pay homage to ancient adobe structures, while courtyards and open-air walkways nod to haciendas of old.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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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
With a series of open courtyards and circular light wells, the museum will boast a variety of spatial experiences, each one carefully crafted to evoke different emotional responses.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025
Walls of raw concrete and earthen hues pay homage to ancient adobe structures, while courtyards and open-air walkways nod to haciendas of old.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Courtyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtyard. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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courtyard
noun
court·yard
-ˌyärd
: a court or enclosure next to a building
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