Backyard
the portion of a lot or building site behind a house, structure, or the like, sometimes fenced, walled, etc.
a familiar or nearby area; neighborhood.
Contemporary Examples
“Living in her backyard would be a nice treat,” Marques said.
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One, how did bin Laden successfully hide in the military’s backyard for nearly six years?
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It made me think of that little Long Island girl doing plays in her backyard.
Edie Falco Comes Clean Kevin Sessums May 15, 2010
The photographs were taken in cars, in Franklin’s motor home and in his backyard garage.
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Every day Florida shows how climate change is now a backyard reality as well as a scientific fact.
The Truth About Florida’s Civil War History T.D. Allman February 19, 2014
Historical Examples
The backyard, utilized as a garden, furnishes vegetables which the girls cook and can.
The New Education Scott Nearing
Jane had fled screaming through the house and out into the backyard.
Two Sides of the Face Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
I’s just looking over an’ dee-spairin’ of ever gettin’ my backyard to look like yours!
The Story Of Julia Page Kathleen Norris
The dog took a leisurely bound through the door and into the backyard.
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He went out to the backyard again, where all the other members of the club were still lounging on the grass, watching the sky.
The Year When Stardust Fell Raymond F. Jones
n.
also back-yard, 1650s (perhaps early 15c.), from back (adj.) + yard (n.1).
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adjective made or done in a backward, awkward, or roundabout manner; also written backassed Examples Her questions were completely back-assed. Usage Note vulgar slang