backyards
Behind the house
Backyards are the areas behind houses, typically enclosed or bounded by fences.
In American English, the backyard is where children play, families gather for barbecues, and dogs run.
Figuratively, something in your own backyard is close to home or within your sphere of concern: The scandal was happening in their own backyard.
Paved outdoor living space
- lawnTended yard grass
- deckShip's flat surface
- fenceBoundary structure between properties
- gardenCultivated plant area
grill · barbecue · swing set · shed · clothesline · hammock · firepit · outdoor furniture
Narrow-leaved ground cover
- treesWoody plants with trunks
- shrubsLow woody plants
- birdsEgg-laying flying vertebrates
- squirrelsBushy-tailed nut gatherers
hedges · flowerbeds · wildlife · butterflies · vegetable garden · fruit trees · soil · mulch
Sanctuary or withdrawal
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- oasisFertile desert spot
- escapeFlight from captivity
- solitudeState of being alone
fence · hedge · buffer · personal space · relaxation · quiet · seclusion · boundaries
Recreation or staged drama
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- partiesOrganized social gatherings
- gatheringsOccasions of congregating
- cookoutsOutdoor meal events
pool · trampoline · badminton · croquet · cornhole · volleyball · birthday parties · family reunions
patio
Paved outdoor living space
garden · grill · barbecue · swing set · shed · clothesline · hammock · firepit · outdoor furniture · sprinkler
grass
Narrow-leaved ground cover
squirrels · hedges · flowerbeds · wildlife · butterflies · vegetable garden · fruit trees · soil · mulch · native plants
retreat
Sanctuary or withdrawal
solitude · fence · hedge · buffer · personal space · relaxation · quiet · seclusion · boundaries · screening
play
Recreation or staged drama
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- partiesOrganized social gatherings
- gatheringsOccasions of congregating
cookouts · pool · trampoline · badminton · croquet · cornhole · volleyball · birthday parties · family reunions · camping
small
Limited in size
- compactTightly packed together
- townhouseAttached multi-floor urban residence
- rowhouseAdjoined urban dwelling unit
shared · narrow · city · apartment · condo · community · alley · concrete · container gardening · balcony
backyardsfront yards
Outdoor space before homes
front gardens · forecourts · front porches · driveways · doorsteps
backyardspublic parks
Communal outdoor recreation areas
town squares · commons · public spaces · sidewalks · streets
backyardswilderness
Uncultivated, uninhabited natural region
open country · prairies · estates · ranches · parklands
- backyard barbecueOutdoor meal with grilling
- backyard gardenResidential outdoor growing area