The difference between Courtyard and Forecourt
When used as nouns, courtyard means an area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings, whereas forecourt means the area in front of a petrol station where the petrol pumps are situated.
check bellow for the other definitions of Courtyard and Forecourt
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Courtyard as a noun:
An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.
Examples:
"She sat in the courtyard, enjoying the garden."
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Forecourt as a noun (chiefly, British):
The area in front of a petrol station where the petrol pumps are situated.
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Forecourt as a noun (chiefly, British):
Any open area in front of a building.