Synonyms for

Yards

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

Definition

Yards is a unit of length equal to three feet or thirty-six inches.

Synonyms & similar words

k grounds railyard yard thousand railwayyard grand pace thou onethousand g cubicyard chiliad m curtilage feet meters paces steps rods poles chains furlongs leagues miles kilometers centimeters inches handbreadths cubits spans ells fathoms links perches

Synonyms by register

Formal

grounds precincts enclosures

Informal

backyard front yard garden

Literary

demeanor court domain

Antonyms

indoors interior inside enclosed spaces

Common collocations

  • back yard
  • front yard
  • side yard
  • garden yard
  • school yard
  • yard sale
  • yard waste
  • yard stick

Word family

noun yard
verb yard

Usage note

While 'yard' can refer to an enclosed area of land, it is most commonly used in American English to describe the area around a house. In British English, 'garden' is more common for this meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The football field is 100 yards long.
  2. I need to buy 5 yards of fabric for my project.
  3. The runner sprinted the last few yards to the finish line.
  4. The pool is 25 yards long.
  5. The boat docked at the pier, which was 50 yards away.

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