courtyards

noun

plural of courtyard
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 In kitchens, courtyards, bedrooms and on the streets, women shared jokes, secrets, gestures of care and moments of freedom. — Photovogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026 Edi Cliff The 36 apartments are divided across six single-story buildings, which share courtyards, landscaped gardens, walking paths, and bicycle parking. — New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026 New apartment buildings may be designed with convenient landing spots for the drones to drop their payloads on rooftops or courtyards. — George C. Lee Ii, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Showstopper marble bathrooms have walk-in showers spanning almost the entire length of the room, freestanding bathtubs, and outdoor showers in verdant courtyards. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 There are also community rooms, courtyards and terraces to promote socializing. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 Kurv officials told Plan Commission members that truck traffic will also be directed into interior courtyards and away from the nearby homes. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Much of the novel is set in playgrounds and apartment courtyards, juvenile intervention meetings, and, finally, the Christian Korean summer camp to which Jeon-Gi’s parents send him in a final attempt at rehabilitation. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 Walking just a few streets away from the square reveals quieter courtyards, small cafes and shops that feel less staged. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courtyards
  1. patios
  2. quadrangles
  3. enclosures
  4. yards
Noun
  • Other reasons to cut down a tree are to make room for yard additions like gardens, patios, sheds, or play areas, or to give your property more sunlight.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Our team carried this place through COVID, packed patios, weddings, funerals, celebrations, and some really hard days.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of patios
Noun
  • Each of those quadrangles of land can produce 7 million pounds of corn or 2 million pounds of soybeans in a summer.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
  • This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Definition of quadrangles
Noun
  • Skollar’s long-term goal is to raise more money to build larger enclosures for the gibbons and construct an education center for visitors.
    — Jaimie Ding, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Roads can become impassable, evacuation orders can change and homes or outdoor enclosures can be damaged, leaving pets vulnerable to injury or escape.
    — Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of enclosures
Noun
  • Johnson completed 65% of his passes last season (215 for 331) for 2,597 yards, 18 touchdowns and four interceptions.
    — John Devine, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In the 1985 Orange Bowl, Brown said the University of Oklahoma's mascot cost the Sooners 15 yards.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of yards

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“Courtyards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtyards. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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