Yard

/jˈɑːd/

/ˈjɑɹd/

Yard

the land joined to our house where we can grow grass, flowers, and other plants

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

synonyms : chiliad

a unit of length that is equal to 91.44 centimeters or 36 inches

synonyms : pace

a tract of land enclosed for particular activities (sometimes paved and usually associated with buildings)

an enclosure for animals (as chicken or livestock)

a long horizontal spar tapered at the end and used to support and spread a square sail or lateen

an area having a network of railway tracks and sidings for storage and maintenance of cars and engines

a tract of land where logs are accumulated

a unit of volume (as for sand or gravel)

synonyms : cubic yard

Examples

1. The children played games in the yard.

2. Which door leads to the yard?

3. My mom planted beautiful flowers in the front yard.

4. The dog jumped over the fence into the neighbor's yard.