English dictionary

backyard Meaning & Definition

/bækˈjɑːd/

What Does Backyard Mean?

Backyard is used as a noun meaning A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence. It is also used to mean A person's neighborhood, or an area nearby to a person's usual residence or place of work and where the person is likely to go.

Backyard: Key Facts

Part of speech	noun
Pronunciation	//bækˈjɑːd//
Syllables	1
Plural	backyards

Backyard Definition (Noun)

A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence.
A person's neighborhood, or an area nearby to a person's usual residence or place of work and where the person is likely to go.
An area nearby to a country or other jurisdiction's legal boundaries, particularly an area in which the country feels it has an interest.

Synonyms of Backyard

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Antonyms of Backyard

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Backyard in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

backyard (plural backyards)

Words That Rhyme With Backyard

Origin of Backyard

From back +‎ yard.

How Do You Say Backyard?

Backyard is pronounced //bækˈjɑːd// and has 1 syllable.