back yard
Behind the house
A back yard is the outdoor area behind a house, typically private and enclosed.
Americans use it for grilling, gardening, play, and relaxation: The kids are out in the back yard.
Figuratively, something in your own back yard is close to home or within your sphere: They didn't want a prison in their back yard.
Also spelled backyard.
- swing setOutdoor play structure
- treehouseElevated play structure in branches
- kiddie poolShallow basin for children
- grassNarrow-leaved ground cover
- lawnTended yard grass
lawn mower · outdoors · screen door · patio · hammock · barbecue grill · firepit · sandbox · clothesline · fence · flower bed · garden hose · shed · childhood · stargazing · weeds · private · porch
back yardfront yard
Ground before a house
front lawn · front garden · forecourt · front porch · doorstep
back yardpublic park
Municipal recreation grounds
town square · commons · sidewalk · street
back yardindoors
Within a building
interior · inside · living room · den · family room