backyard
backyard Lexical Profile
backyard Game Scores & Validity
• noun
North American An enclosed or open area of land immediately behind a house, typically covered in grass and used for recreation or gardening.
"The children spent the afternoon playing tag in the backyard while their parents planted tomatoes."
An area within close proximity to one's home, community, or sphere of influence.
"Many travelers fly halfway around the world without ever exploring the natural wonders in their own backyard."
• adjective
North American Located, occurring, or carried out in the yard behind a house, or done on a small, informal, or amateur scale at home.
"The neighbors hosted a casual backyard barbecue to celebrate the beginning of summer."
Word Nuance & Usage
In American English, 'backyard' is most commonly written as a closed compound, whereas British English typically prefers 'back garden' for a grassy residential area or the open compound 'back yard' for a paved enclosure.