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
The entire complex is completely devoid of corners, featuring a design that reflects traditional Chinese architecture, the type found in Beijing’s hutongs, where connected courtyards create a maze of open spaces.
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Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Taking inspiration from 16th-century outdoor sculpture courtyards, this (indoor) exhibition explores the range of figurative human sculptures in the Walker’s collection.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Visit the Naschmarkt—offering everything from sauerkraut to Syrian falafel—while the MuseumsQuartier blends baroque courtyards with contemporary installations.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In some cases, they’re forced to deal on gravel courtyards under the sun for hours.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Conceived by Chesterman Design and Architecture in collaboration with artist-designer James McGrath, Southern Cross reinterprets tropical modernism through courtyards, verandas, and floating planes intended to dissolve the line between indoors and out.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
The plan calls for converting the three-story structure into a 52-unit affordable housing complex for seniors, complete with on-site management, community space in a renovated chapel, and courtyards.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2025
Private courtyards with plunge pools are ideal for sipping mai tais, taking in the sunsets over the Pacific or barbecuing for the family.
—Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
From yoga classes in open-air courtyards to thriving restaurant and bar scenes, activation transforms properties into community focal points.
—Mark Zettl, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Taking inspiration from 16th-century outdoor sculpture courtyards, this (indoor) exhibition explores the range of figurative human sculptures in the Walker’s collection.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Visit the Naschmarkt—offering everything from sauerkraut to Syrian falafel—while the MuseumsQuartier blends baroque courtyards with contemporary installations.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In some cases, they’re forced to deal on gravel courtyards under the sun for hours.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Conceived by Chesterman Design and Architecture in collaboration with artist-designer James McGrath, Southern Cross reinterprets tropical modernism through courtyards, verandas, and floating planes intended to dissolve the line between indoors and out.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
The plan calls for converting the three-story structure into a 52-unit affordable housing complex for seniors, complete with on-site management, community space in a renovated chapel, and courtyards.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2025
Private courtyards with plunge pools are ideal for sipping mai tais, taking in the sunsets over the Pacific or barbecuing for the family.
—Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
From yoga classes in open-air courtyards to thriving restaurant and bar scenes, activation transforms properties into community focal points.
—Mark Zettl, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyards
Noun
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Cat-friendly units boast private garages and balconies and patios, while some apartments feature large patios and vaulted ceilings.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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There’s also an abundance of ponds, patios, pathways and a flowing stream that cascades through the house, a news release says.—
TJ Macias
September 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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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Their agitation was so severe that the lizards even attempted to escape their enclosures.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
17 Sep. 2025
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Inside, all of animal ambassadors, from the bunnies to the birds to the lizards and snakes, all have new safe and spacious enclosures with lots of enrichment.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, last Sunday, the Raiders defeated the New England Patriots, 20-13, after quarterback Geno Smith completed 24 of 34 passes for 362 yards, one touchdown and one interception.—
Mark J. Burns,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Beck went 5 for 5 for 60 yards on the drive that went 75 yards on 9 plays.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Courtyards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyards. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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