schoolyard

noun — 2 senses

schoolyard

noun

Etymology From school + yard.

1

US The grounds around a school.

Goodbye to Rosie, the queen of Corona / Seein' me and Julio down by the schoolyard1972, Paul Simon, “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard”, in Paul Simon:

2

UK An open field near a school used for recreation by the students.

Hyponyms: blacktop

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