B2nounhome
US/ˈbæk.jɑːrd/
UK/ˌbækˈjɑːd/
the area of grass or garden behind a house
In context
The kids play soccer in the backyard after school.
We are planning a barbecue in our backyard on Saturday.
He grows tomatoes and herbs in his small backyard.
Words that go with backyard
noun + preposition
- in the backyardThe dog is digging in the backyard.
noun + noun
- backyard barbecueOur backyard barbecue starts at noon.
- backyard gardenA backyard garden can save you money on vegetables.
- backyard poolMany houses here have a backyard pool.
adjective + noun
- spacious backyardThe house has a spacious backyard.