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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 39 synonyms and 1 antonym.

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

Synonyms for backyard

Antonyms for backyard

  • front 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 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backyard, such as: Sunday, amateur, amateurish, avocational, courtyard, dilettante, environment.

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

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