schoolyard
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of schoolyard
Example Sentences
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Like schoolyard kids forced to shake hands after a nasty fight, Americans could use a healthy respect for good form, even at the risk of being hypocrites.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
The tension comes from Odd Henderson, a schoolyard bully and tireless tormentor of Buddy, a character based on the young Capote.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
A schoolyard pitcher in his hometown of Monte Escobedo, Contreras fell in with the Dodgers almost as soon as he migrated to the United States in 1970 to join a brother in Highland Park.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025
Spain team-mate Dani Olmo once described the national team environment as a "schoolyard" atmosphere - all jokes, energy, and youthful confidence.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025
They were choosing sides now in the schoolyard and Ian’s name was being called—among the first as always.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
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