courtyard
English
Etymology
court + yard
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/
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Noun
courtyard (plural courtyards)
- An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.
- She sat in the courtyard, enjoying the garden.
Translations
unroofed walled area
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See also
- atrium
- forecourt