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ˈyärd How to pronounce yard (audio)
Definition of yardnext
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as in courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls) inmates are allowed an hour of exercise in the prison's inner yard

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as in park
the area around and belonging to a building we're looking for a house with a big yard

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noun (2)

as in ton
a considerable amount a composer who produced yards of gorgeous music over the course of a long career

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Recent Examples of yard
Noun
But two more scores from Rexroat of 5 and 54 yards maintained the Eagles’ control of the game. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026 The Chiefs actually missed a 43-yard field goal that would have won the game in regulation — after Justin Houston forced Lamar Jackson to fumble — but won the game with a short kick in overtime. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 Gerry and Kate then prepare to meet friends at the resort’s tapas restaurant, about 55 yards (50 meters) away. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yard
  1. courtyard
  2. park
  3. ton
  4. patio
  5. backyard
  6. dozen
  7. enclosure
  8. premises
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  • About 120 of its 348 rooms are ready to rent, starting at roughly $200 a night; the hotel also has a restaurant, lounge and courtyard pool.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The house wraps around a central courtyard and swimming pool, with French doors opening onto the gardens.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
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  • Eric Anderson said the man was a transient known to the agency and was found unconscious Sunday afternoon near the park’s south entrance off Katella Avenue.
    — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Anyone who frequently visits national parks knows that finding a luxe stay within 15 minutes of the park entrance is typically difficult, but this spot truly combines convenience with luxury.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of park
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  • Deck said 20,000 to 25,000 tons of bone-dry biomass are available each year at the landfill.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • According to Japan’s Ministry of Finance, natto exports reached 5,248 tons in 2025, nearly tripling from 2017.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of ton
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  • Trees were planted directly into the ground in the gravel patio area, and climbing vines were planted with future shade in mind.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Sliding doors from the kitchen’s eat-in area access a private patio, which is perfectly located to enjoy the afternoon sun.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of patio
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  • Rising construction costs forced Donnelly and architect Ryan Perella to keep the backyard guesthouse simple, using budget-conscious finishes such as polished concrete floors and wood countertops.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The space provides direct access to a wet bar and the backyard swimming pool.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of backyard
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  • The advance notice allowed Baugh and his colleagues to alert dozens of grooms living in the barns to evacuate before the flood reached them.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The ruling allowed Oregon and dozens of other Western localities to limit where individuals living in cars, parks and other encampments stayed.
    — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of dozen
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  • Mitchell Fairbarn was captured on surveillance video carrying the 27-year-old Chilean flamingo, Peachy, to his room after removing the bird from its enclosure at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in March.
    — Victoria Bisset, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The case stemmed from a March 3 incident at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, where Fairbarn removed a 27-year-old Chilean flamingo named Peachy from its enclosure and brought the bird to his hotel room.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of enclosure
Noun
  • Her crunchy-granola Mom and Dad (Maya Erskine and Jake Johnson) seem more than a little overprotective of their youngest child; the reluctant babysitter is given strict instructions not to leave the premises.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The area restricts movement on or off any premises with poultry.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
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