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backyard

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


Example Sentences

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“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

As the Kassis case shows, they could end up in the U.S.’s backyard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Mirabal was playing volleyball in his backyard on Dec. 15 with teammates.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The drum set and bajo quinto kept pace, making the set feel more like a rock show than a backyard kickback.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Emma points to a two-story brick house with a fenced-in backyard.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller