as in patios
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 courtyards
Beyond the most obvious imbibable perks, expect other luxurious amenities like outdoor pools, picturesque courtyards, deep soaking tubs, and much, much more.
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Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
The ryokan-style resort blends imperial heritage—think ornate Meiji-era latticework, intimate courtyards, and meticulous Zen gardens—with sleek, soothing contemporary design.
—Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
The Broad Expansion Opening in 2028, the Broad expansion will contain 70% more gallery space, two outdoor courtyards, a live programming space and views of the museum’s art storage vault.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Walkways, courtyards, and gardens blooming with native Virginia plants keep the entire property feeling connected and cohesive.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Nominees were notified that they would be brought into the ceremony only for the segment(s) of the show involving the award(s) for which they were nominated, then escorted back out to the courtyards.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Seville Quarter amps up the evenings with courtyards, live music, and classic cocktails, channeling a French Quarter vibe with Gulf Coast ease.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Blueprints also include a clubhouse, courtyards, a fitness center, swimming pools and a public outdoor dog park, just steps away from the center’s Target, Nordstrom Rack and a handful of shops and restaurants.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Authorities in Dubai confirmed that two people were injured when debris from intercepted drones fell into the courtyards of two homes.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
The ryokan-style resort blends imperial heritage—think ornate Meiji-era latticework, intimate courtyards, and meticulous Zen gardens—with sleek, soothing contemporary design.
—Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
The Broad Expansion Opening in 2028, the Broad expansion will contain 70% more gallery space, two outdoor courtyards, a live programming space and views of the museum’s art storage vault.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Walkways, courtyards, and gardens blooming with native Virginia plants keep the entire property feeling connected and cohesive.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Nominees were notified that they would be brought into the ceremony only for the segment(s) of the show involving the award(s) for which they were nominated, then escorted back out to the courtyards.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Seville Quarter amps up the evenings with courtyards, live music, and classic cocktails, channeling a French Quarter vibe with Gulf Coast ease.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Blueprints also include a clubhouse, courtyards, a fitness center, swimming pools and a public outdoor dog park, just steps away from the center’s Target, Nordstrom Rack and a handful of shops and restaurants.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Authorities in Dubai confirmed that two people were injured when debris from intercepted drones fell into the courtyards of two homes.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyards
Noun
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The repeating bloom cycle and evergreen foliage bring lasting beauty to patios and porches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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The solid, neutral design and stain-resistant fibers of this area rug give it a classic look that works well on patios and decks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Vendors will offer enclosures, feeders and accessories.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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All three were pre-built, packaged in desktop enclosures with QWERTY keyboards, and included just 4K of RAM.—
Jamie Lendino,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Usually, the fire department starts the program in late April or May, but because of all the weather whiplash the area has seen over the past few months, vegetation has exploded and left many yards and properties with fire hazards.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In suburban areas, priorities include planting native vegetation in yards, parks and roadside buffers and improving road crossings where animals are most at risk.—
Eve Bohnett,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Courtyards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyards. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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