courtyard
/ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: courtyards
Meaning · English
An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.
Noun
Examples
She sat in the courtyard, enjoying the garden.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “courtyard” mean?
An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.
Is “courtyard” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.