courtyard

== English == === Etymology === From court +‎ yard. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ === Noun === courtyard (plural courtyards) An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== atrium forecourt