# schoolyard

/ˈskuɫˌjɑɹd/ (US) · /skˈuːljɑːd/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/schoolyard
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

an open area next to a school where children play and spend their breaks.

For teachers: an open outdoor area adjoining a school, used for play, sport, and gathering during breaks.

## Examples

- Children play football in the schoolyard every day.
- During lunch break, the teachers watch the schoolyard while the children eat and play.
- The old schoolyard, with its cracked pavement and faded lines, still holds memories of games that shaped friendships long after classes ended.

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