English Explanatory Dictionary

courtyard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ en-us-courtyard.ogg

Word forms

courtyard courtyards

Etymology

From court + yard.

Related words

atrium forecourt

Derived words

courtyarded courtyardful courtyardlike courtyardy
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