courtyard
Translation
courtyard
Examples
The hotel has a beautiful courtyard.
The hotel has a beautiful courtyard.
Children were playing in the courtyard.
Children were playing in the courtyard.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) an unroofed area that is completely or mostly enclosed by the walls of a large building The hotel has a beautiful courtyard.
Similar Words
Synonyms: patio, quadrangle, plaza
Etymology
A compound of 'court' (an open space surrounded by buildings) and 'yard'.
Memory Tips
It's simply a 'yard' that is part of a 'court' or enclosed by buildings. Think of a castle's central yard.