backyard

The word “backyard” has 2 syllables: back-yard.

It's pronounced as /ˈbækˌjɑːrd/.


What is synonym and antonym for backyard?

In the thesaurus, “backyard” has 9 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for backyard along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for backyard

  • amateur
  • courtyard
  • garden
  • grass
  • lawn
  • patio
  • terrace
  • vicinity
  • yard

Meanings of backyard

  • noun
    1. A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence.
    2. A person's neighborhood, or an area nearby to a person's usual residence or place of work and where the person is likely to go.
    3. An area nearby to a country or other jurisdiction's legal boundaries, particularly an area in which the country feels it has an interest.

Example Sentences

  • The children played soccer in the backyard until dusk.
  • We're planning to have a barbecue party in our backyard this weekend.
  • The new swing set transformed our backyard into a playground for the kids.
  • Our dog loves to roam around freely in the backyard.
  • The tall trees in our backyard provide shade during hot summer days.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms or another words to backyard, such as: amateur, courtyard, garden, grass, lawn, patio, terrace.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

neighborhood

  • area
  • backyard
  • block
  • city
  • community
  • district
  • parish
  • part
  • precinct
  • region
  • section
  • street
  • suburb
  • territory
  • town
  • tune
  • vicinity
  • village
  • zone

yard

yards


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