schoolyard
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of schoolyard
Example Sentences
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One time I tripped in the schoolyard and hit the back of my head.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
In these online spaces, the same power dynamics play out that are seen in the parameters of a schoolyard.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
It would be impossible to shield them from "incessant discussion of the case in the media, online, in public spaces - even in the schoolyard", he added.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025
Last year, a parent coalition successfully lobbied for Pasadena Unified to commit a portion of Measure R, its $900-million school facilities bond, for schoolyard greening.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025
Spring weather set in, and on one of the first warm afternoons, Maxie and I stayed late at school watching some kids playing ball in the schoolyard.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
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