as in courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
since the weather was sunny, the convocation was held outside in the college's quadrangle
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Recent Examples of quadrangle
Their bizarre love quadrangle is both genuinely moving and comic.
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Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Protesters occupied a quadrangle on campus for more than a week in April and May, before police moved in and dismantled their camp (USA TODAY was there).
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2024
Most notably, a modded 8.3-liter V-10 was shoehorned into an improbable quadrangle framed by four thin tires.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 July 2024
From Cambridge, Charlestown, and remotely The classic spot from which to watch the fireworks in Cambridge is the grassy quadrangle at MIT, where a giant screen live-streams the Boston Pops concert.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2024
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Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Protesters occupied a quadrangle on campus for more than a week in April and May, before police moved in and dismantled their camp (USA TODAY was there).
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2024
Most notably, a modded 8.3-liter V-10 was shoehorned into an improbable quadrangle framed by four thin tires.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 July 2024
From Cambridge, Charlestown, and remotely The classic spot from which to watch the fireworks in Cambridge is the grassy quadrangle at MIT, where a giant screen live-streams the Boston Pops concert.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quadrangle
Noun
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On June 8, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., the group will organize in front of the Union County Judicial Center courtyard in Monroe for a rally and press conference.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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Acosta said the developer would extend the existing riverwalk west from the Lathrop Homes and give the public access through a central courtyard.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Noun
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All three matching pieces fit perfectly on a front porch or back patio.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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Not only were significant on-course improvements made, but a driving range, putting green, patio bar and restaurant were added, as well as course lighting, elevating the property into a prime golfing and social destination.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Quadrangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quadrangle. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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