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backyard

[ bak-yahrd ]

noun

  1. the portion of a lot or building site behind a house, structure, or the like, sometimes fenced, walled, etc.
  2. a familiar or nearby area; neighborhood.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of backyard1

First recorded in 1650–60; back 1 + yard 2
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There, officers said they saw Lauren standing in the backyard of her neighboring property with a handgun drawn.

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He chalked up the controversy to a “not in my backyard” attitude.

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The suspect was found wearing nothing but his boxer shorts in the backyard of a home near Shriner's residence.

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There, officers saw Shriner standing in the backyard of a neighboring property with her handgun drawn, police said.

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A man was taken into custody after entering the backyard of a nearby home, the news station reported.

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