backyard

American  

[bak-yahrd] / ˈbækˈyɑrd /

noun

1. the portion of a lot or building site behind a house, structure, or the like, sometimes fenced, walled, etc.

2. a familiar or nearby area; neighborhood.

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Etymology

Origin of backyard

First recorded in 1650–60; back ¹ + yard ²

Example Sentences

“The scrapping of incentives no doubt impacted Tesla, but at least it does not have to worry about BYD in its own backyard yet,” Blokland said.

From Los Angeles Times

The game is back in San Jose’s backyard but some locals say San Francisco is having all the fun.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mom had little plastic pots of herbs growing in the sunny kitchen window, and now that it was getting warm, it was time to put them in the garden in the backyard.

From Literature

Taking a gamble, Jeremy left the sidewalk and began dodging through backyards.

From Literature

Outside, the entertaining spaces include a lush front yard and a vast backyard with a private horse trail.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• courtyard
• garden
• grass
• lawn
• patio
• terrace
• yard