courtyard

CEFRB2

/ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An open space surrounded by the walls of a building.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.

Examples

  • In Beijing, hutongs are alleys formed by lines of siheyuans, the traditional courtyard residences.

  • The house is built around a central courtyard.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • There's a peacock in the courtyard.

  • She sat in the courtyard, enjoying the garden.

  • There comes a fairy in the courtyard, bearing a handful of gifts.

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The children played in the sunny blank surrounded by tall walls.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From court + yard.