Synonyms for

Yard

Verb / jɑ:rd / Another word for yard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A unit of linear measurement, equal to 3 feet (0.9144 meter) in English-speaking countries.

Synonyms & similar words

thousand g railyard m railwayyard grounds cubicyard onethousand chiliad grand pace thou k curtilage field court playground pitch green grounds lot park square stadium garden backyard terrace veranda patio porch deck balcony courtyard commons

Synonyms by register

Formal

grounds precincts curtilage

Informal

backyard front yard garden

Literary

domain enclosure

Antonyms

interior indoors inside enclosed space room

Common collocations

  • back yard
  • front yard
  • side yard
  • school yard
  • play yard
  • dog yard
  • storage yard
  • loading yard

Word family

noun yard
verb yard

Usage note

A 'yard' typically refers to an outdoor area, often adjacent to a house. The verb 'to yard' means to put or drive into a yard.

Example sentences

  1. I ran around the yard with my dog.
  2. My dad mowed the yard yesterday.
  3. The yard is filled with colorful flowers.
  4. The yard is a great place to play tag.
  5. The yard sale had many items for sale.

Quotes

  • It is better to be an outcast than to be inside the yard and not know it.
  • The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, unless your yard is brown.
  • A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust.

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