noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The grounds around a school. US

   "Goodbye to Rosie, the queen of Corona / Seein' me and Julio down by the schoolyard"

2. 2
   the yard associated with a school wordnet
3. 3
   An open field near a school used for recreation by the students. UK

Example

More examples

"There are some students in the schoolyard."

Etymology

From school + yard.

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