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
Opening in 2028, the Broad expansion will contain 70% more gallery space, two outdoor courtyards, a live programming space and views of the museum’s art storage vault.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026
Inside, the estate, which was built in 1979, has been extensively remodeled to include a state-of-the-art kitchen, 6.5 luxurious bathrooms, and five updated bedrooms, each with seamless transitions to decks, courtyards, and other open-air spaces.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2025
For many, the only certainty was the stars, and the ancient astrological conceit prospered in the courtyards and taverns of fear-haunted Europe.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
