courtyard
nouncommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈkɔːt.jɑːd//
- United States//ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd//
An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.
noun
- 1
An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.
She sat in the courtyard, enjoying the garden.
There comes a fairy in the courtyard, bearing a handful of gifts.
Etymology
From court + yard.
Forms
- plural
- courtyards
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