backyard

noun
UK: /ˌbækˈjɑːd/
US: /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

  1. The area behind a house, usually covered with grass.

    1. The kids play in the backyard. [ ] [ ]
    2. We had a barbecue in the backyard last weekend, it was great to relax there. [ ] [ ]

  2. An area or space that is located behind a building or structure.

    1. Our dog loves to run in the backyard. [ ] [ ]
    2. They built a new shed in their backyard to store gardening tools, all near the house. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

garden yard
backyard adjective

  1. Relating to or taking place in someone's backyard.

    1. We had a backyard party. [ ] [ ]
    2. The backyard garden is full of tomatoes and peppers this summer season. [ ] [ ]

  2. Simple or unsophisticated, like something done at home.

    1. It was a backyard operation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project felt like a backyard science experiment, but it actually worked great. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "backyard" in English means: The area behind a house, usually covered with grass., An area or space that is located behind a building or structure..

The phonetic transcription of "backyard" is /ˌbækˈjɑːd/ in British English and /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "backyard": garden, yard.

Example usage of "backyard": "The kids play in the backyard.". More examples on the page.