courtyard
noun
a court open to the sky, especially one enclosed on all four sides.
courtyards
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pluralof courtyard.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In Iraq's holy city of Najaf, the majestic shrine of Imam Ali stands quiet, its vast courtyards no longer echoing with the multilingual whispers of pilgrims from before the Middle East war.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
Looming over the colorless town is its hulking circa-1385 monastery, extended in convent courtyards and stately chapels with lofty naves, offering dazzling displays of stained glass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Formal living and dining spaces flow easily onto shaded terraces and courtyards, reinforcing the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that has long defined Palm Springs living.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026
Fans could previously wed at courtyards and ballrooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, at the Disneyland Hotel ballroom, in the Fantasyland Faire Garden and at Sleeping Beauty’s Castle Forecourt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
Our neighborhood is gray and white and black cement; you have to peek through metal gates into hidden courtyards to find trees and flowers.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
