Yard

/jɑrd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An area of land around a house or building, often used for gardening, recreation, or as a place for pets to roam.

She spent the afternoon planting flowers in her yard.

A unit of measurement equal to 3 feet or 36 inches, commonly used in measuring length.

The fabric for the dress was sold by the yard.

A place where certain activities take place, such as a railway yard or a shipyard.

The train was parked in the railway yard overnight.

An enclosed area used for a specific purpose.

The children played in the schoolyard during recess.

Middle English yerd, from Old English gerd, which means enclosure.

backyard

An area at the back of a house.

yard sale

A sale of used goods from a home.

yardstick

A measuring stick that is one yard long.

yard work

Work done in the yard or garden.

front yard

An area at the front of a house.

gardening

The activity of tending to a garden.

landscaping

The practice of shaping the land for aesthetic or functional purposes.

fence

A barrier enclosing a yard or garden.

driveway

A private road leading to a house or garage.

patio

An outdoor space that's typically paved and used for dining or recreation.

A term for one's area or turf.

This is my yard; you don't have permission to hang around here.

Referring to a local area or neighborhood.

You gotta check out what’s happening in the yard this weekend.