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

What followed was the construction of a workshop in their own backyard, which serves as the home base for the little library business. — Zuri Primos july 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Whether they're served at picnics, family reunions, backyard barbecues or poolside gatherings, strawberries have long been one of the season's most beloved treats. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2026

Adjective

The warning comes as the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is also urging residents to skip backyard fireworks altogether. — Maddie White, CBS News, 2 July 2026

And yes, even legal, backyard fireworks can pose significant risks. — Parents, 2 July 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