dooryards

noun

plural of dooryard
as in backyards

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  1. backyards
  2. gardens
Noun
  • They will one day be used for restoration in forests, riverbanks and backyards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Homeowners associations likewise may balk at solar panels popping up in backyards.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of backyards
Noun
  • The more than 12-acre lot has about 20,000 trees, bocce courts, English gardens, and a campground.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026
  • So are the Catholic lawn ornaments and gardens sprouting eggplants and figs.
    — Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of gardens
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“Dooryards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dooryards. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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