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.
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.