schoolyard
word
Definition
The open outdoor area within or next to a school building, where students can play, gather, or do activities during breaks.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe the area where children have recess or outdoor activities at school. Usually associated with elementary and primary schools. In British English, 'playground' is more frequent for the same concept.
Spanish: patio de la escuela - patio escolarPortuguese (BR): pátio da escolaPortuguese (PT): pátio da escolaChinese (Simplified): 学校操场 - 校园Chinese (Traditional): 學校操場 - 校園Hindi: स्कूल का मैदानArabic: ساحة المدرسةBengali: স্কুলের মাঠ - স্কুল প্রাঙ্গণRussian: школьный дворJapanese: 校庭Vietnamese: sân trườngKorean: 운동장 - 학교 마당Turkish: okul bahçesiUrdu: اسکول کا صحنIndonesian: halaman sekolah
Example Sentences
We eat our lunch outside in the schoolyard.
basic
The children are playing in the schoolyard.
basic
The teachers watched the students in the schoolyard.
basic
Let’s meet by the big tree in the schoolyard after class.
natural
The schoolyard gets crowded during recess.
natural
I have great memories of games in the schoolyard as a kid.
natural