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

She said the squirrel eventually jumped off her leg and ran into the backyard of a nearby home.

From Los Angeles Times

Bestselling author Jillian Lauren will avoid jail time for her actions in an incident where she shot at Los Angeles police officers who raced into the backyard of her home while chasing suspects.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm not sure he's going to want to be on the stage congratulating the team that wins in his backyard," added the Englishman.

From BBC

“At one point, my whole backyard was this mountain of shoe lasts,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

In the summer, Rose finds hosting movie nights for his friends in his backyard equally fulfilling.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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