Thesaurus results for BACKYARD

backyard 1 of 2

noun

ˈbak-ˈyärd

Definition of backyard next

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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backyard

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adjective

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

Noun

Gardening in small spaces Not every gardener has a large backyard, but patios, balconies and porches can still become productive green spaces with thoughtful planning. —

Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026 Though a backyard fence won't keep squirrels out of your yard, plastic fencing around your garden should do the job. —

Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 28 May 2026

Adjective

Continue reading … MIRACLE ESCAPE – Wild video shows speeding car going airborne, ejects driver into backyard pool. —

FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025 Choose black oil sunflower seeds, Stewart recommends, because most backyard birds, including woodpeckers, finches, chickadees, and titmice, eat them. —

Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for backyard

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Noun

Referencing our reporting, three Democrats in the House Committee on Homeland Security also sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin asking for the department’s training and policies for using chemical munitions when children are in the vicinity.

— Lisa Song, ProPublica, 27 May 2026
Police searched the area, noting there were several homeless camps in the immediate vicinity.

— Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 24 May 2026