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backyard

[bak-yahrd] / ˈbækˈyɑrd /
NOUN
expanse behind house
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
front yard


Example Sentences

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As one MP put it in the Commons, one of the frontlines against Russia is in our own backyard, off the north coast of Scotland.

From BBC

In temporary spaces — the auditorium of a Catholic high school, a nearby Methodist church, a backyard — members have continued to gather regularly for prayer and celebration.

From Los Angeles Times

The bright and airy kitchen features large glass doors to the backyard, helping to create a seamless flow between the two spaces.

From MarketWatch

"The crop is still seen as a backyard ornamental or medicinal plant rather than a commercial commodity," says Reddy.

From BBC

Set in the backyard of two neighboring homes, the action unfolds over a single day and night.

From The Wall Street Journal