as in vicinity
an adjoining region or space
shocked to learn that the wind farm would be right in our own backyard
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as in amateur
being such only for recreation
an orchid that is a favorite with backyard horticulturists
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Recent Examples of backyard
Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
In addition to the main house, there are two large buildings beautifully integrated into the backyard landscape — each with its own distinct style.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 26 Feb. 2026
NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
In Sacramento County, for example, backyard burials are allowed but generally not recommended.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Platinum Wall is one of those climbs that is right in our backyard.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
In addition to the main house, there are two large buildings beautifully integrated into the backyard landscape — each with its own distinct style.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The virus can spread easily when infected wild birds mix with commercial or backyard flocks.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
In Sacramento County, for example, backyard burials are allowed but generally not recommended.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backyard
Noun
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His first app is Nearby Glasses, a free and open source program for detecting smart glasses in your vicinity.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
25 Feb. 2026
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The mission will be the first time humans return to the vicinity of the moon since 1972.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Instead, waiting until just before the candidate filing deadline is more amateur than a Little League game.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Friends from the amateur mixed martial arts community, including those at the gym where Munoz-Pederson had spent six evenings a week for the last six years, knew him as a lovable and helpful teammate, as well as a vigorous fighter few wanted to face across the ring.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Backyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backyard. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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