Definitions for courtyard
ˈkɔrtˌyɑrd, ˈkoʊrt-court·yard

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. court, courtyardnoun

   an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings

   "the house was built around an inner court"

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1. courtyardnoun

   an area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings

   She sat in the courtyard, enjoying the garden.

2. Etymology: court + yard

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1. Courtyard

   A courtyard or court is a circumscribed area, often surrounded by a building or complex, that is open to the sky. Courtyards are common elements in both Western and Eastern building patterns and have been used by both ancient and contemporary architects as a typical and traditional building feature. Such spaces in inns and public buildings were often the primary meeting places for some purposes, leading to the other meanings of court. Both of the words court and yard derive from the same root, meaning an enclosed space. See yard and garden for the relation of this set of words. In universities courtyards are often known as quadrangles.

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1. courtyard

   A courtyard is an unroofed, outdoor area enclosed by walls or buildings. This space can be found within a large structure, such as a castle or a palace, or be an integral part of houses, educational institutions, or other buildings. It's often used for recreational activities, relaxation, or aesthetic purposes.

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1. Courtyardnoun

   a court or inclosure attached to a house

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1. Courtyard

   A court or courtyard is an enclosed area, often a space enclosed by a building that is open to the sky. These areas in inns and public buildings were often the primary meeting places for some purposes, leading to the other meanings of court. Both of the words "court" and "yard" derive from the same root, meaning an enclosed space. See yard and garden for the relation of this set of words.

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How to say courtyard in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of courtyard in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of courtyard in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of courtyard in a Sentence

1. Ralph Millsaps:

   We're extremely fortunate that the main charge didn't go off, there were 25 people in the courtyard of the wine bar and another 30 outside on the alley in front. We wouldn't be here anymore if the bomb had gone off.

2. Chris Vangellow:

   We have some wonderful farmers within our school district who have expressed an interest in getting local farm fresh ingredients on students' plates, our staff, along with their spouses, and students recently volunteered their time and labor after school and on weekends to transform our courtyard into an outdoor learning space with raised growing beds, so classes can learn about growing food.

3. David Riggleman:

   We found that it was very difficult to disinfect and clean, we had asked for sleeping mats, which we use at Courtyard Homeless Resource Center -- and those can be disinfected easily. But there were none to be had.

4. Shou Tianjiang:

   If there's anyone suspicious entering the courtyard, then they know.

5. Yaboua Assie:

   When I close my eyes, I'm here in this courtyard.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=courtyard
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Courtyard
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtyard
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtyard
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=courtyard