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
Emily Weaver, People.com, 4 July 2025
Williams, a Saline County resident, shares her home with three Shiba Inus and one dachshund, who leave her Alexander house through their dog door and roam freely throughout their spacious and gated backyard that is outfitted with cameras -- but only on days when the neighborhood is calm and quiet.
—arkansasonline.com, 3 July 2025
Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
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
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Noun
Amazon’s secret outlet has steep discounts on patio and garden upgrades, including charcoal grills and smokers, hammocks, outdoor seating, patio umbrellas, and other backyard must-haves.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 4 July 2025
Williams, a Saline County resident, shares her home with three Shiba Inus and one dachshund, who leave her Alexander house through their dog door and roam freely throughout their spacious and gated backyard that is outfitted with cameras -- but only on days when the neighborhood is calm and quiet.
—arkansasonline.com, 3 July 2025
Adjective
Fogerty’s current stage show did feel perhaps a bit oversized for the backyard BBQ settings of Stubb’s, but the intimacy of the venue helped shine a light on the rocker’s current warmth.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
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
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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 11 Jul. 2025.
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