How to Use yard work in a Sentence

yard work

noun
  • Do yard work like raking leaves or digging a garden.
    — Sarah Bradley, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
  • At some point afterward, Mitchell did yard work at their home.
    — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
  • These oversized leaf scoops make fall yard work faster and easier.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
  • For anyone who hates yard work but still wants their space looking sharp, this mower is a dream come true.
    — PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Meehan would sometimes help Djena with her chores and her yard work.
    — Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • Bond has helped them with yard work, trimming bushes and spraying for insects.
    — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Bond has helped them with yard work, trimming bushes and spraying for insects.
    — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Avoid yard work, or wear a mask or bandanna over your nose and mouth when working outside.
    — Beth Biggee, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • As the ground thaws and the weather warms up, the time to start spring yard work officially begins.
    — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Alysha remembers the kids running around outside while Nick did yard work.
    — Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 7 June 2026
  • Don’t forget, spring cleaning also involves yard work.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Check out these clever tools at Amazon for effortless yard work, and keep scrolling to shop more of our favorite picks.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
  • After their daughters left for college, the Sheafors didn’t need as many bedrooms, or want as much yard work.
    — Rachel Wharton, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Chores and yard work and a trip to the gym to try to get back in pre-COVID shape.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • They’re used to clean off sidewalks and driveways and to quickly gather leaves, but leaf blowers aren’t just for yard work anymore.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Make yard work easier for dad with this affordable, yet powerful leaf blower.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
  • Lower entry price, less yard work and walkable amenities point toward a condo.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
  • Even power tools — including lawnmowers — used for yard work can spark fires, Pascua said.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
  • Saturday will be fantastic for getting outside to maybe walk the dogs, go to a festival, or just do some yard work.
    — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • Lois had spoken with him and given him Ed's business card, and Mitchell had later performed yard work at their home.
    — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Volunteers handle yard work around the cottage-like property.
    — Hillary Chura, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2025
  • And yet, the craziest thing to me is having a little autonomous robot doing my yard work.
    — New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Many sat on their front porches while others completed yard work or walked along the sidewalks as investigators worked in the area.
    — Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2025
  • Bonus points go to the moisture-wicking material and lightweight feel, which are ideal for summer yard work and long gym workouts.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
  • And Steve was going to cardiac rehab, doing yard work and performing household duties again.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The church is suspending services and yard work until members feel safe to gather again without the threat of immigration raids, Vazquez said.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Nov. 2025
  • At home, Dan said Mary spent her time doing yard work, listening to Bob Seger and loving their dogs and grandchildren.
    — Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The flexible build and cushioned footbed allow for all-day comfort, while their sleek shape transitions easily from yard work to quick neighborhood errands.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Tackle yard work with a best-selling robot lawn mower that's nearly $450 off, or add a hint of autumn to your doorstep with this maple leaf wreath for under $40.
    — Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Amazon reviewers attest that these are the perfect multipurpose rain boots for outdoor activities, like hiking, yard work, and even walking around city streets.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026

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