Synonyms of backyard

backyard 1 of 2

noun

ˈbak-ˈyärd 

as in vicinity

an adjoining region or space

shocked to learn that the wind farm would be right in our own backyard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vicinity
• neighborhood
• environment
• environs
• surroundings
• vicinage
• purlieus
• surround

backyard

2 of 2

adjective

as in amateur

being such only for recreation

an orchid that is a favorite with backyard horticulturists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amateur
• inexperienced
• Sunday
• avocational
• nonprofessional
• weekend
• primitive
• unprepared
• jackleg
• amateurish
• unprofessional
• unskilled
• unschooled
• uninitiated
• untutored
• part-time
• naive
• self-taught
• untrained
• untaught
• dilettante
• inexpert
• unqualified

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of backyard

Noun

Your new birdwatching hobby starts here—right in your own backyard. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

That activity happens on leashes, on trails and in parks — not just in backyards. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Adjective

Simple precautions such as hand washing and avoiding kissing birds can reduce the risk of infection from backyard flocks. — Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026

Why are backyard living rooms such a popular trend? — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026