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backyard

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


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For the 5,500 local fans with tickets to attend -- the lucky ones among a lottery entered by 33,000 -- optimism for the tournament about to kick off in their backyard was even brighter.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The Crawfords began hosting meetings in their backyard.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Upstairs, a stunning primary suite takes center stage, offering enough room for a private indoor seating area, while an enormous private balcony overlooking the lush backyard serves as the ideal space for a morning coffee.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Her 50-something protagonist, Alan Anderson, and his socially striving wife Vivian, are at least about to start thinking about where their family is going to go, once Alan retreats to a backyard playhouse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Chase Masters decided it was time to repair the tree house in the backyard.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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