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
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
That’s right, if your front porch or backyard is in need of a light refresh ahead of summer parties and cookouts, Amazon’s Outlet added dozens of outdoor deals that won’t break the bank.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Evan Bush, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2025
Officials said the patient was exposed to sick and dead birds in backyard flocks.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Having a large, grand patio and a spacious backyard a la Martha Stewart or Joanna Gaines would probably be lovely.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
That’s right, if your front porch or backyard is in need of a light refresh ahead of summer parties and cookouts, Amazon’s Outlet added dozens of outdoor deals that won’t break the bank.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Adjective
Eggs from backyard flocks that have direct contact with migrating waterfowl might be more concerning, but avian influenza generally hampers egg production and causes most birds to die.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2025
Officials said the patient was exposed to sick and dead birds in backyard flocks.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backyard
vicinity
Noun
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The hunters learned that someone was logging in the vicinity.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
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What’s next: That’s not been shared yet by Universal Orlando, but visitors can see activity beyond the new construction walls in the vicinity.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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“Backyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backyard. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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