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courtyard

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɔrtˌjɑrd/ · UK /ˈkɔːtjɑːd/

courtyard means: An outdoor area partly or completely surrounded by walls or buildings.

noun

ENCLOSED OUTDOOR SPACEB1

An outdoor area partly or completely surrounded by walls or buildings.

  • We sat in the courtyard.
  • The hotel has a courtyard with a fountain.
  • Children played in the sunny courtyard after lunch.

Similar words: court

Common phrases: central courtyard, courtyard garden, in the courtyard

Questions about courtyard

What does courtyard mean?

An outdoor area partly or completely surrounded by walls or buildings.

What is courtyard in other languages?

Türkçe: avlu · Español: patio · Français: cour · Deutsch: Innenhof · Italiano: cortile · 日本語: 中庭

How do you pronounce courtyard?

In American English /ˈkɔrtˌjɑrd/; in British English /ˈkɔːtjɑːd/.

How do you use courtyard in a sentence?

We sat in the courtyard. The hotel has a courtyard with a fountain.

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