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backyard

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


Example Sentences

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At one point near the play’s tragic climax, Willy is feverishly planting seeds in the backyard, but Elliott gives no credibility to any of his character’s actions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“Every unit is an end unit. You basically live in your own house, and you have a backyard, which a lot of townhomes don’t,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The hotel has also carved desert trails in its backyard, with plans to build an art park filled with installations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Enormous windows fill every room with natural light throughout the day, while enormous trees lining the backyard help to ensure privacy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

My mother was doing laundry in the backyard when I got home.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm