schoolyard
schoolyard — noun
1. The open area of land directly around a school building, where students go durin
The open area of land directly around a school building, where students go during breaks to talk, run, or play games.
Tuan and Amira played tag in the schoolyard during the morning break.
collocation: play tag in the schoolyard
The schoolyard was completely empty because the students were on a class trip.
passive description: the schoolyard was [state]
Parents gathered at the schoolyard gate every afternoon to collect their children.
A tall fence was built around the schoolyard to keep small children safe.
- playground
Can be a public park with play equipment, not tied to a school
- campus
Refers to the whole school site including buildings, not just the outdoor area
用法筆記
Unlike 'playground', which may refer to an independent public play area, 'schoolyard' always belongs to or is attached to a school.