noun
Meaning 1
The grounds around a school.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
schoolyard
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noun
Meaning 2
An open field near a school used for recreation by the students.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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noun
Meaning 3
the yard associated with a school
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: yard
History
Etymology
From school + yard.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Danish: skolegård — open area connected to school where students can spend recess
- Swedish: skolgård — open area connected to school where students can spend recess