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courtyard

American  
[kawrt-yahrd, kohrt-] / ˈkɔrtˌyɑrd, ˈkoʊrt- /

noun

  1. a court open to the sky, especially one enclosed on all four sides.

courtyard British  
/ ˈkɔːtˌjɑːd /

noun

  1. an open area of ground surrounded by walls or buildings; court

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Etymology

Origin of courtyard

First recorded in 1545–55; court + yard 2

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