backyard

Everyday

A backyard is the yard behind a house, often with grass; in the UK and Australia it is often called the back garden. tree →

In the lessons

a place, often a rectangle with length, width, area or a fence around it; in everyday life a place to play, grow food and keep pets; phrases «in the backyard», «backyard barbecue»

Examples

• The backyard is 20 feet long and 15 feet wide. tree →
• She planted 6 trees in the backyard. tree →
• A fence goes around the backyard. tree →
• 9 birds are in the backyard. tree →
• We camped in the backyard in a tent. tree →
• The dog dug a hole in the backyard. tree →
• Dad grills burgers in the backyard. tree →
• We grow tomatoes in our backyard. tree →
• The kids built a fort in the backyard. tree →
• A swing hangs from the tree in the backyard. tree →
• The Princess and the gardener's boy were playing in the backyard. tree →

Note

Often an area or perimeter problem. Trap: fence means perimeter, grass or tiles mean area. Written as one word or two («back yard»).