courtyard
n.an open area that is surrounded by walls or buildings. It is like a private outdoor room that has no roof.
n.an unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by walls or buildings. Often serves as a central focal point in residential or institutional architecture.
“The hotel guests enjoy drinking coffee in the sunny courtyard.”
“The office building features a central courtyard where employees can eat lunch away from the street noise.”
“Traditional Mediterranean villas are often designed around a central courtyard to facilitate natural ventilation and provide a secluded outdoor space for the family.”
Commonly paired with 'central', 'inner', or 'private'.
From court + yard.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.