backyard

Example Sentences

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At one point near the play’s tragic climax, Willy is feverishly planting seeds in the backyard, but Elliott gives no credibility to any of his character’s actions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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

Much like the living room, the couple’s bedroom features its own sliding glass doors that open up to a private terrace overlooking the backyard and swimming pool area.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

I love that it has a big backyard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

We played marbles all afternoon in his backyard.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm