Thesaurus results for BACKYARD

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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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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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Each of the objects can be spotted with a modest backyard telescope under dark sky conditions, which has made the Messier catalog a popular sightseeing checklist for amateur astronomers looking to explore the wonders beyond our solar system. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 Oct. 2026 The sound of jackhammering in the Horsches’ backyard pierced the otherwise quiet street Wednesday afternoon. — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

Adjective

Sure, backyard water features can be big and bold, but they can also be sized to match your available space and gardening time. — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026 If the firm can scale production down in cost and up in endurance, backyard BBQs and global public health efforts might both look very different and sound a lot more like a miniature air force at work. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for backyard

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Noun

For Wiseman, the experience of seeing our home planet from the vicinity of the moon carried a powerful message.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
There is nothing worse than opening your suitcase after a grueling travel day, only to find that one villainous beauty product has exploded and ruined everything in its vicinity.

— ElleAnna Revell, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026

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Nearly a third of the stocks held by amateur traders are also held by hedge funds and other quintessentially aggressive pros, a record share.

— RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
In the last few months, sea creatures such as whale and hammerhead sharks, devil rays, wahoos and other fish species have been seen by beachgoers and amateur anglers from Orange County to Malibu.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

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