yard work
noun
: the work of maintaining or cultivating the yard or lawn of a home
I'd hate to get embroiled in mowing and have it start pouring. … There is other yard work I could do that wouldn't take so long. … I could go out and trim around the shrubs and trees.—
Bob Grady
Bob GradyKatie Pagan, the senior class sponsor, said the students partnered with a local church to receive a list of residents who needed assistance with yard work. "They did leaf raking on Election Day," Pagan said.—Karah Wilson
Karah WilsonMy parents gave me a typical allowance for school clothes, which I supplemented with mowing lawns and yard work …—Chris Goddard
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Family members said Cummings was doing yard work at a nearby business when someone stole lawn equipment from his truck, WSB-TV and WAGA reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
While Hollywood hot shots might be sweating audience awareness polls or gauging social media chatter, Tim Herlihy — who co-wrote both films with star Adam Sandler — has a more pressing concern: catching up with yard work at his quiet Connecticut home.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 July 2025
The reviewer’s husband struggled with cramps and the constant up and down from gardening and yard work.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
While Hollywood hot shots might be sweating audience awareness polls or gauging social media chatter, Tim Herlihy — who co-wrote both films with star Adam Sandler — has a more pressing concern: catching up with yard work at his quiet Connecticut home.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 July 2025
The reviewer’s husband struggled with cramps and the constant up and down from gardening and yard work.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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“Yard work.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yard%20work. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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