Curtilage (Noun)
Meaning
The enclosed land around a house or other building; "it was a small house with almost no yard".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The historic mansion had a large curtilage with beautifully manicured gardens and a private pond.
- The curtilage of the old farmhouse included a barn, a shed, and a small orchard.
- Due to the property's location in a dense city, the curtilage was extremely small and offered little outdoor space.
- The castle's curtilage was heavily fortified with high walls and a moat to protect against invaders.
- The old homestead's curtilage was a testament to the family's self-sufficiency, with a large garden and several outbuildings.