backyard

1 of 2

noun

back·​yard ˈbak-ˈyärd 

1

: an area at the rear of a house

2

: a nearby area : neighborhood

crimes committed in our own backyard

backyard

2 of 2

adjective

: located or occurring in a backyard

a backyard barbecue

also : lacking professional training : amateur

a backyard breeder

Synonyms of backyard

Noun

• vicinity

Adjective

• amateur

Examples of backyard in a Sentence

Noun

We spent the evening relaxing in the backyard.

shocked to learn that the wind farm would be right in our own backyard

Adjective

an orchid that is a favorite with backyard horticulturists

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The backyard was big enough for another house, and their two-car garage could be turned into a guesthouse. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

The space provides direct access to a wet bar and the backyard swimming pool. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026

Adjective

To find out which plants are native to your area, call the extension program at your local state university or visit Homegrown National Park, a nonprofit organization with information about creating backyard habitats. — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Soundcore Boom 2 Plus The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is built for anyone who believes backyard parties and beach trips deserve concert-level volume. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1618, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1719, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backyard

• asgard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard
• debarred
• diehard
• disbarred

Kids Definition

backyard

noun

back·​yard

-ˈyärd

1

: an area in back of a house

2

: an area in which one has a special interest