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backyard

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


Example Sentences

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Matt pops in a VHS tape of “Back to the Future” and gets to work, tinkering with the RV in their backyard to give it the proper Zemeckian flair.

From The Wall Street Journal

We could have our own heated pool in the backyard and maybe even a jacuzzi with bubble jets.

From Literature

Heineken’s backyard in Europe remains a notable headwind, analysts at Bank of America told investors in a recent note.

From The Wall Street Journal

This time there would be no jumping off roofs or digging holes in the backyard, trying to find a secret passage to a magic world.

From Literature

Sometimes, what you’re looking for is right there in your own backyard.

From MarketWatch