courtyard

[ kawrt-yahrd, kohrt- ]
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noun
  1. a court open to the sky, especially one enclosed on all four sides.

Origin of courtyard

1
First recorded in 1545–55; court + yard2

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British Dictionary definitions for courtyard

courtyard

/ (ˈkɔːtˌjɑːd) /


noun
  1. an open area of ground surrounded by walls or buildings; court

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