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noun

ˈbak-ˈyärd

Definition of backyard

as in vicinity

an adjoining region or space shocked to learn that the wind farm would be right in our own backyard

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adjective

as in amateur

being such only for recreation an orchid that is a favorite with backyard horticulturists

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Glass sliders open to a patio, a flat backyard, and an elevated deck surrounded by forest. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026 The company, Phoenix Tailings, recently got a $500 million loan from the Pentagon to ramp up its work, after starting out eight years ago as a backyard lab seeking a cleaner metal-refining method. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Adjective

In addition, Google searches for ‘backyard greenhouse’ have gone up 200% in the last year. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026 Simple precautions such as hand washing and avoiding kissing birds can reduce the risk of infection from backyard flocks. — Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for backyard

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Noun

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, the Member of Parliament [MP] for Suffolk Coastal, praised the efforts of local officials and urged people to steer clear of the vicinity.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 30 July 2026
Temperatures measured by satellite in Genevieve’s vicinity are running at around 86 degrees Fahrenheit, nearly 3 degrees above normal for this time of year.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

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Adell has spent his entire career with the Angels after being the 10th overall pick in the 2017 amateur draft.

— David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, the lab has turned into a record label, with local musicians, many of them amateur, making records through collaborations with the lab.

— Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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