backyard

/ˈbækˌjɑrd/
adjective
  1. Located in or relating to a backyard.
    • She set up a backyard tent for the kids to camp out.
    • The backyard barbecue was a huge success.
    • They built a backyard shed for storing tools.
  2. Informal or amateur, as opposed to professional; done at home.
    • They held a backyard science fair for the neighborhood children.
    • He started a backyard mechanic business fixing old cars.
    • The band began as a backyard project between friends.
noun
  1. The area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation, gardening, or storage.
    • We planted a vegetable garden in the backyard this spring.
    • The children played soccer in the backyard every afternoon.
    • Their backyard has a large oak tree and a wooden swing set.
  2. A place or area that is familiar, close to home, or within one's own community.
    • They discovered a rare bird species in their own backyard.
    • The scandal happened right in the politician's own backyard.
    • The company focused on problems in its own backyard before expanding overseas.
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