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Backyard

/bækˈjɑːd/

A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence.

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📖 Definitions of "Backyard"

noun

1
A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence.
2
A person's neighborhood, or an area nearby to a person's usual residence or place of work and where the person is likely to go.
3
An area nearby to a country or other jurisdiction's legal boundaries, particularly an area in which the country feels it has an interest.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Backyard"

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Word	Definition
pationoun	A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.
yardnoun	A small, usually uncultivated area adjoining or (now especially) within the precincts of a house or other building.
parknoun	An area of land set aside for environment preservation or recreation.
courtyardnoun	An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.
courtnoun	An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
doornoun	(architecture) A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key.
casanoun	(slang) house
housenoun	A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.
lawnnoun	Ground (generally in front of or around a house) covered with grass kept closely mown.
playgroundnoun	(outdoors) A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).
groundnoun	The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.
homenoun	One’s own dwelling place; the house or structure in which one lives; especially the house in which one lives with one's family; the habitual abode of one’s family.
gardeningnoun	(horticulture) The process or action of cultivating the soil, particularly in a garden; the care of a garden; horticulture.
gardennoun	An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.
bbqnoun	Abbreviation of barbecue. [A fireplace or pit for grilling food, typically used outdoors and traditionally employing hot charcoal as the heating medium.]
rearnoun	The back or hindmost part; that which is behind, or last in order.
orchardnoun	A garden or an area of land for the cultivation of fruit or nut trees.
territorynoun	A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.
behindnoun	The rear, back-end.
backnoun	(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.