curtilage
/ˈkɜrtəlɪdʒ/
noun
- The land and buildings that are directly around a house, such as a garden, yard, or garage.
- According to the law, the curtilage of a home is protected from unreasonable searches.
- The fence marked the boundary of the house's curtilage.
- The shed in the curtilage was used for storing gardening tools.