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Yard - long-Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A yard is a unit of length equal to three feet or 36 inches, commonly used in the United States. It also refers to an outdoor area adjacent to a house, often used for gardening or recreation.

yard

/jɑrd/ /jɑːd/

Definition:

A unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet or 0.9144 meters, or an enclosed area around a building.

Synonyms:

enclosure, court, garden, patch

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

inside, interior

Common Collocations:

backyard, front yard, school yard, yard sale, yard work

Derivatives:

yardage, yardstick

Usage Tips:

Use "yard" for measurements or outdoor spaces; avoid confusion with "garden," which implies cultivation.

Common Phrases:

the whole nine yards, back yard, front yard

Etymology:

Originates from Old English "geard," meaning enclosure or garden, related to Dutch "gaard" and German "Garten."

Examples:

  • 1. The children played in the yard all afternoon.
  • 2. He measured the fabric and cut three yards for the project.
  • 3. Their house has a small front yard with flowers.
  • 4. We bought a vintage chair at the neighborhood yard sale.

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