Measurement Unit: A unit of length equal to 3 feet or 36 inches (approximately 0.9144 meters). Commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Outdoor Area: An open space around a building, often covered with grass, used for various purposes such as gardening, playing, or as an extension of the living area. This can include:
Backyard: The area behind a house.
Front Yard: The area in front of a house.
Courtyard: An enclosed area surrounded by buildings.
Industrial or Storage Area: An enclosed or open area used for specific purposes, such as:
Shipyard: A place where ships are built or repaired.
Rail yard: A complex of railroad tracks for storing, sorting, or loading/unloading railroad cars.
Lumber yard: A place where timber and wood products are stored and sold.
School or Institutional Grounds: Open areas associated with schools or other institutions, often used for recreation or ceremonies.
Prepositions
Before: Commonly used with “in,” “at,” “on,” “to” (e.g., “yard in front,” “yard at the back,” “yard on the corner”).
After: Often followed by phrases like “of the yard,” “from the yard,” “in the yard,” “around the yard.”
Collocations
Backyard
Front yard
Yard sale
Yard work
Yardstick
School yard
Junk yard
Prison yard
Yard line
Example Sentences
The garden is about 30 yards long.
They played a game of football in the yard.
The shipyard was bustling with activity as the workers repaired the vessels.
She hung the clothes out to dry in the yard.
The backyard was spacious enough for a small pool and a garden.
The school yard was filled with children playing during recess.
He bought a few plants to decorate the front yard.
The yard sale offered various items at low prices.
The old car was taken to the junk yard.
The yard is surrounded by a high fence for privacy.
He measured the distance in yards.
The dog ran around the yard chasing a ball.
The yard was neatly mowed and landscaped.
The lumber yard had a wide selection of wood types.
The prisoners were allowed to exercise in the yard.
The yardstick was used to measure the length of the fabric.
The children played tag in the school yard.
The yard was filled with fallen leaves in the autumn.
The front yard had a beautiful flower bed.
The yard line on the football field marks the distance to the end zone.
The family enjoyed a barbecue in the backyard.
The train cars were lined up in the rail yard.
The yard was decorated with lights for the holiday season.
He did some yard work over the weekend, including mowing the lawn and trimming the bushes.
The yard was fenced in to keep the pets safe.
They held a garage sale in their yard to declutter.
The yard was large enough to host a small outdoor party.
The old house had a stone path leading through the yard.
The yard was filled with the sound of children laughing and playing.
The boat was being repaired at the shipyard.
The prison yard was monitored by security cameras.
The yard was covered in snow after the storm.
They planted a vegetable garden in the backyard.
The yard was adorned with garden gnomes and fairy lights.
The yard was cluttered with old tools and equipment.
The kids built a snowman in the front yard.
The yard needed some maintenance to look presentable.
The yard sale attracted many people from the neighborhood.
The yard was quiet and peaceful in the early morning.
The yard was full of blooming flowers in the spring.
They had a picnic in the backyard under the shade of a large tree.
The yard was transformed into a playground for the children.
The yard was fenced in, providing a safe area for the dog to play.
The yard was illuminated by lanterns during the evening party.
The yard was covered in green grass and surrounded by trees.
The yard was used as a parking area for visitors.
The yard was well-maintained and included a small pond.
The yard was the perfect place for a game of catch.
The yard was quiet, with only the sound of birds chirping.
The yard was a place for relaxation and enjoyment during the summer months.
