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Synonyms of backyard
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being such only for recreation
- an orchid that is a favorite with backyard horticulturists
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nounSynonyms of backyard (Entry 2 of 2)
an adjoining region or space
- shocked to learn that the wind farm would be right in our own backyard
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The first known use of backyard was in 1618
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