noun

courtyard

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noun

An open area, uncovered by a roof, that is surrounded by walls or buildings.

"The hotel's rooms open onto a quiet inner courtyard."

"Children played in the courtyard between the apartment blocks."

How to Use Courtyard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn enclosed outdoor space, typically inside or between buildings.

Common pairings

inner courtyard cobbled courtyard

courtyards plural

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The hotel's rooms open onto a quiet inner _____.

Formed from court plus yard.

yard bayard lanyard vineyard junkyard backyard farmyard barnyard shipyard graveyard churchyard schoolyard