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backyard
[ bak-yahrd ]
/ ˈbækˈyɑrd /
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noun
the portion of a lot or building site behind a house, structure, or the like, sometimes fenced, walled, etc.
a familiar or nearby area; neighborhood.
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British Dictionary definitions for backyard
back yard
noun
a yard at the back of a house, etc
in one's own back yard
- close at hand
- involving or implicating oneSee NIMBY
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