Definition of "courtyards" [courtyards]

• Plural form of courtyard. (noun)

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• "Mangy dogs scuttle through deserted alleys; men lounge listlessly in courtyards, seeking shade from the oppressive heat."
• "Secrets linger in courtyards, whispers of political intrigues and veiled threats spoken from seats of power."
• "I discovered that behind closed doors, and sometimes in courtyards and on side streets, cottage industries flourish."