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- [kawrt-yahrd, kohrt-]
- /ˈkɔrtˌyɑrd, ˈkoʊrt-/
- /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawrt-yahrd, kohrt-]
- /ˈkɔrtˌyɑrd, ˈkoʊrt-/
Definitions of courtyard word
- countable noun courtyard A courtyard is an open area of ground which is surrounded by buildings or walls. 3
- noun courtyard an open area of ground surrounded by walls or buildings; court 3
- noun courtyard a space enclosed by walls, adjoining or in a castle or other large building 3
- noun courtyard a court open to the sky, especially one enclosed on all four sides. 1
- noun courtyard An unroofed area that is completely or mostly enclosed by the walls of a large building. 1
- noun courtyard quadrangle 1
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Origin of courtyard
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; court + yard2
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Parts of speech for Courtyard
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
courtyard popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
courtyard usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for courtyard
noun courtyard
- lawn — wireless local area network
- yard — the ground that immediately adjoins or surrounds a house, public building, or other structure.
- patio — an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
- square — a rectangle having all four sides of equal length.
- quad — quadriplegic: a special ward for quads.
Top questions with courtyard
- what is a courtyard?
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