inner courtyard

Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words

A courtyard that is enclosed within the main parts of a building.

courtyardADJECTIVE + courtyard

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inner

Examples (10)

  • We sat in the inner courtyard of the college, enjoying the sun.
  • The fountain in the inner courtyard was a popular meeting spot for students.
  • Access to the private chambers was through a heavily guarded inner courtyard.
  • The castle's defenses were concentrated around its secure inner courtyard.
  • Her apartment window looked out onto a peaceful inner courtyard filled with plants.
  • Sunlight streamed into the inner courtyard, illuminating the ancient cobblestones.
  • A small, exclusive concert was held in the inner courtyard of the museum.
  • The historic hotel was designed with a beautiful inner courtyard providing natural light to the rooms.
  • They plan to install a sculpture in the monastery's quiet inner courtyard.
  • The inner courtyard offered a tranquil escape from the bustling city streets outside.