schoolyard en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Etymology
From school + yard.
Meanings
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(US) The grounds around a school.
Goodbye to Rosie, the queen of Corona / Seein' me and Julio down by the schoolyard
1972, Paul Simon, “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard”, in Paul Simon:
- (UK) An open field near a school used for recreation by the students.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| schoolyards | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
blacktop (open field near a school)
Translations (2)
sv skolgård (open area connected to school where students can spend recess) · da skolegård (open area connected to school where students can spend recess)