Schoolyard

/ˈskuːl.jɑːrd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An area adjacent to a school used for outdoor play and activities.

The children enjoyed playing tag in the schoolyard during recess.

A place where students gather or socialize outside of the classroom.

After school, the students often hang out in the schoolyard before heading home.

The outdoor space immediately surrounding a school building.

The new swings in the schoolyard have become very popular among the younger students.

A designated area for schools where various physical activities take place.

The schoolyard was filled with laughter as kids participated in the annual field day games.

The term combines 'school' from the Latin 'schola' meaning a place of learning and 'yard' from the Old English 'geard' meaning an enclosed space.

schoolyard bully

A bully who intimidates or harasses others in a schoolyard setting.

schoolyard games

Traditional children's games typically played in a schoolyard.

playground

An area designed for children to play, typically including equipment.

recess

A break period during the school day when students can play outside.

classroom

A room where instruction takes place.

Schoolyard antics

The kids were laughing and getting into all sorts of schoolyard antics.

Schoolyard politics

Their arguments were nothing but schoolyard politics, petty and childish.