Synonyms of backyards

backyards

noun

plural of backyard

as in vicinities

an adjoining region or space

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vicinities
• neighborhoods
• environments
• environs
• surroundings
• purlieus
• vicinages
• surrounds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of backyards

The suspect fled on a bike through nearby backyards in an attempt to get away before officers contacted him in the street, Patterson said. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

Ballparks, backyards, beaches, and picnics, summer snacking practically begs you to ditch the fork and knife and use your hands. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Besides providing access to a range of suburban adopters with big backyards, the ranch will offer a calming and spacious environment, especially for dogs more than 40 pounds, according to PAWS. — Mick Zawislak, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

The suspect, who was wearing a light blue sweatshirt, had fled toward Normandy Street, going through people’s backyards. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 16 July 2026

What other Democrats have not done, yet, is develop an AI and data centers position that matches what IBEW wants — a pro-construction position that’s at odds with voters who do not want battleship-sized AI centers in their backyards. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

Eccles was allegedly hiding from police in a series of backyards when he was confronted and arrested by Harris. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 9 July 2026

Container plants are a wonderful option for smaller gardens or backyards where there’s more patio than dirt. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026

In her professional life, Greenland landscapes other people’s backyards for her company Sustain With Me Landscapes. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2026