Yard

Pronunciation: /ˈjɑːrd/

Yard (noun)

  1. An area of land next to a house, often with grass or plants.
  2. A unit of length equal to three feet or 0.9144 meters.
  3. An enclosed outdoor space, often used for a specific purpose like storing goods.

Examples

  • The children played in the yard all afternoon.
  • She planted flowers in the yard last spring.

Common collocations: mow the yard, fence the yard, yard work, yard of fabric, yard stick

Synonyms of Yard

Neutral

Informal