yard
Plural
yards
1
a unit of length that is equal to 91.44 centimeters or 36 inches
- The football field is 100 yards long.
- She measured the fabric and found it to be two yards in length.
- The swimming pool is 25 yards wide.
- He walked a few yards before reaching the entrance.
- The dressmaker cut three yards of fabric for the dress.
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2
the land joined to our house where we can grow grass, flowers, and other plants
A yard is an outdoor area of land, typically located around a house or building. It can be used for various purposes, such as gardening, playing, or relaxing. Yards are often arranged with grass, plants, trees, and sometimes outdoor structures like patios or fences. They provide a private space for homeowners or renters to enjoy outdoor activities or maintain plants and flowers. Yards can vary in size, from small areas in urban settings to larger spaces in suburban or rural homes. They are often an important part of a property’s overall appeal.
- I saw a squirrel running across the yard.
- My mom planted beautiful flowers in the front yard.
- Our dog loves running around in the yard.
- The children played games in the yard.
- We set up a swing set in the yard.
4
a tract of land enclosed for particular activities (sometimes paved and usually associated with buildings)
5
an enclosure for animals (as chicken or livestock)
6
a long horizontal spar tapered at the end and used to support and spread a square sail or lateen
7
an area having a network of railway tracks and sidings for storage and maintenance of cars and engines
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8
a tract of land where logs are accumulated
9
a unit of volume (as for sand or gravel)
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10
home or house
- I'm just chilling at the yard tonight.
- Come through to my yard later, fam.
- We had a barbecue at his yard yesterday.
- I left my keys at the yard, need to go back.
- That party at her yard was mad.