Courtyard
/kˈɔˌrtjɑrd/
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Definition
(noun) An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.
Sentence Examples
In Beijing, hutongs are alleys formed by lines of siheyuans, the traditional courtyard residences.
There's a peacock in the courtyard.
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