backyard

[bak-yahrd]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of backyard¹

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

Example Sentences

On any given weekday, he can be seen joining the Fioritas and their mini bernedoodle for walks down the cul-de-sac, basketball games in the driveway, or dips in the backyard pool.

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The kitchen and TV are nearby and the backyard is right off it.

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I may as well have buried my laptop in the backyard.

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“Got me drеaming ’bout a driveway with a basketball hoop” is a charming line, even coming from someone who probably could afford to build a replica of Madison Square Garden in her backyard.

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Some occupants escaped the fire by jumping from an elevated first floor, they said, adding that some had to be rescued from the backyard with kayaks.

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Related Words

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