courtyard

[kawrt-yahrd, kohrt-]

noun

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

courtyard

/ ˈkɔːtˌjɑːd /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of courtyard¹

First recorded in 1545–55; court + yard ²

Example Sentences

Thousands of people poured into a courtyard in Tel Aviv known as Hostage Square to bang on drums, dance and sing with strangers.

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The camera looks down at the jail as the inmates spill into the courtyard.

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In Tel Aviv, crowds overflowed from a courtyard that has become known as Hostage Square, wearing T-shirts reading “Bring Them Home” and others that simply said: “NOW!”

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On Wednesday morning, a parade of news photographers and videographers visited the apartment building, shooting images of its courtyard pool and entryway.

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He said he then he tried to leave and was shot as he moved in a crouching position across the courtyard.

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Related Words

• lawn 
• patio 
• yard