Definition of Backyard
Backyard
back·yard
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a section of land located behind a building such as a house, often enclosed by a fence;
e.g. The child was playing in the background when she fell and hurt her knee.
(noun)
broadly, the area around oneself, like the neighborhood where one lives or the territories near a country;
e.g. He wanted to help the people who lived in his backyard, so he volunteered at the local food pantry.
(adjective)
amateur, not professional or expert at something, lacking in formal training;
e.g. She is a backyard woodworker, and likes taking on small projects in her free time.
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