courtyard

From court +‎ yard.

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/

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courtyard (plural courtyards)

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

   She sat in the courtyard, enjoying the garden.

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

• atrium
• forecourt