back·yard
ˈbak-ˈyärd 
1
: an area at the rear of a house
2
: a nearby area : neighborhood
crimes committed in our own backyard
: located or occurring in a backyard
a backyard barbecue
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
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Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Farzam allegedly test-fired the rifle into the lawn in his backyard, which overlooks a public school.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The virus is highly contagious for birds, and the state is working to prevent outbreaks and help residents keep backyard flocks safe.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Construction fines at the site For Smith, the biggest concern was flooding in his backyard.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Farzam allegedly test-fired the rifle into the lawn in his backyard, which overlooks a public school.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
In Sacramento County, for example, backyard burials are allowed but generally not recommended.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The virus is highly contagious for birds, and the state is working to prevent outbreaks and help residents keep backyard flocks safe.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for backyard
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“Backyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backyard. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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