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Backyard - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A backyard is an outdoor area behind a house, typically used for recreation, gardening, or relaxation. It often includes grass, plants, and sometimes features like patios or play equipment.

backyard

/ˈbækˌjɑrd/ /ˈbækˌjɑːd/

Definition:

An outdoor area behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening.

Synonyms:

garden, yard, patio, courtyard

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

front yard, indoors

Common Collocations:

backyard barbecue, backyard party, backyard garden, backyard fence

Derivatives:

backyards (plural), backyarder (informal)

Usage Tips:

Use "backyard" to refer to the space behind a house; often implies casual or private use.

Common Phrases:

in your own backyard, not in my backyard (NIMBY), backyard cricket

Etymology:

Derived from "back" (rear) + "yard" (enclosed ground), first recorded in the 17th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The kids played soccer in the backyard all afternoon.
  • 2. We hosted a barbecue in our backyard last weekend.
  • 3. She planted flowers in her small backyard garden.
  • 4. The dog loves running around the fenced backyard.

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