central courtyard

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Refers to the main courtyard located in the center of a building or complex.

courtyardADJECTIVE + courtyard

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central

Examples (10)

  • The hotel is built around a central courtyard with a fountain.
  • All the rooms in the ancient monastery faced the central courtyard.
  • Students gathered in the central courtyard between classes.
  • The architect designed the museum with a spacious central courtyard for outdoor exhibits.
  • We enjoyed our lunch under an umbrella in the peaceful central courtyard.
  • The wedding ceremony took place in the beautifully decorated central courtyard of the palace.
  • From the balcony, you can look down upon the bustling central courtyard.
  • The building's design ensures that the central courtyard receives sunlight throughout the day.
  • Historically, the central courtyard was the heart of community life in the complex.
  • Restoration work on the castle's central courtyard will begin next spring.