Backyard
noun
The open space at the back of a house.
The children are playing in the backyard.
Often appears as...
- play in the backyard
- backyard garden
noun
An area or field close to home, or the circumstances close to one's own surroundings.
The company is facing competition in its own backyard.
Often appears as...
- in our own backyard
- backyard competition
Usage tips
Neutral
Idiomatic
noun
The open space at the back of a house.
The children are playing in the backyard.
Often appears as...
- play in the backyard
- backyard garden
noun
An area or field close to home, or the circumstances close to one's own surroundings.
The company is facing competition in its own backyard.
Often appears as...
- in our own backyard
- backyard competition
Usage tips
Neutral
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Property Space
Refers to a private area typically with grass, plants or leisure space outside a house.
They installed a swing set in the backyard for the kids.
Pro Tip 2/3Family Activities
Often associated with family gatherings, outdoor activities, and relaxation.
Every summer, we have a family reunion in my grandmother's backyard.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Events
Used for casual, intimate events such as barbecues or picnics, unlike formal gardens.
Let's have a backyard barbecue next weekend.
Pro Tip 1/3Property Space
Refers to a private area typically with grass, plants or leisure space outside a house.
They installed a swing set in the backyard for the kids.
Pro Tip 2/3Family Activities
Often associated with family gatherings, outdoor activities, and relaxation.
Every summer, we have a family reunion in my grandmother's backyard.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Events
Used for casual, intimate events such as barbecues or picnics, unlike formal gardens.
Let's have a backyard barbecue next weekend.
Pro Tip 1/3Property Space
Refers to a private area typically with grass, plants or leisure space outside a house.
They installed a swing set in the backyard for the kids.
Pro Tip 2/3Family Activities
Often associated with family gatherings, outdoor activities, and relaxation.
Every summer, we have a family reunion in my grandmother's backyard.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Events
Used for casual, intimate events such as barbecues or picnics, unlike formal gardens.
Let's have a backyard barbecue next weekend.
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My glacier cave...
were essentially in our own backyard, hidden away just waiting to be found. Like I said earlier, the idea of discovery in this busy world we live in kind of seems like something you can only do with space travel now, but that's not true. Every year new caves get discovered that no one has ever been in before. So, it's actually not too late
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Protecting a Penguin...
messages to the to the children and the young generations it really is what a fantastic experience that was at such a young age as well especially from your grandma so lovely now i think you've sent us some footage of your backyard that's what we're calling it of some penguins in action now of course as you said it's
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Where Your Cat Goes May...
backyards what we want to do is really crowdsource this take this into the world of citizen science so it's not just a few scientists tracking a handful of animals but hundreds of volunteers tracking hopefully thousands of cats and we generally advocate that people keep their cats indoors but if you do let
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A reality check on...
to country size other people's renewables so we could go back and talk very politely to the people in the top left-hand side of the diagram and say we don't want renewables in our backyard but please could we put min yours instead and that's a serious option it's a way for the world to to handle this
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Hidden miracles of the...
Knowing that there's so much around us we can't see forever changes our understanding of the world, and by looking at unseen worlds, we recognize that we exist in the living universe, and this new perspective creates wonder and inspires us to become explorers in our own backyards.
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David Mackay: A reality...
to the people in the top left-hand side of the diagram and say, "Uh, we don't want renewables in our backyard, but, um, please could we put them in yours instead?" And that's a serious option. It's a way for the world to handle this issue.
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Is DNA the future of...
So one day, you might be able to create a living, growing, knowledge archive in your own backyard, and its seeds might carry your family's history, a detailed breakdown of the world's political upheavals,
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Poachers Try to Capture...
this is wrong as maria is fighting to protect her own backyard there are more cries for help from further afield and they're growing increasingly disturbing i just had this gentleman write to me
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What I learned at...
oh my god Oh sir park xrr our space archaeologist who I love so much I was wondering at her system can help me find the car keys I lost in the backyard I was thinking about my work
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Untamed Mini Series...
backyards another world is fighting thriving
Video examples
My glacier cave...
were essentially in our own backyard, hidden away just waiting to be found. Like I said earlier, the idea of discovery in this busy world we live in kind of seems like something you can only do with space travel now, but that's not true. Every year new caves get discovered that no one has ever been in before. So, it's actually not too late
Video examples
Protecting a Penguin...
messages to the to the children and the young generations it really is what a fantastic experience that was at such a young age as well especially from your grandma so lovely now i think you've sent us some footage of your backyard that's what we're calling it of some penguins in action now of course as you said it's
Video examples
Where Your Cat Goes May...
backyards what we want to do is really crowdsource this take this into the world of citizen science so it's not just a few scientists tracking a handful of animals but hundreds of volunteers tracking hopefully thousands of cats and we generally advocate that people keep their cats indoors but if you do let
Video examples
A reality check on...
to country size other people's renewables so we could go back and talk very politely to the people in the top left-hand side of the diagram and say we don't want renewables in our backyard but please could we put min yours instead and that's a serious option it's a way for the world to to handle this
Video examples
Hidden miracles of the...
Knowing that there's so much around us we can't see forever changes our understanding of the world, and by looking at unseen worlds, we recognize that we exist in the living universe, and this new perspective creates wonder and inspires us to become explorers in our own backyards.
Video examples
David Mackay: A reality...
to the people in the top left-hand side of the diagram and say, "Uh, we don't want renewables in our backyard, but, um, please could we put them in yours instead?" And that's a serious option. It's a way for the world to handle this issue.
Video examples
Is DNA the future of...
So one day, you might be able to create a living, growing, knowledge archive in your own backyard, and its seeds might carry your family's history, a detailed breakdown of the world's political upheavals,
Video examples
Poachers Try to Capture...
this is wrong as maria is fighting to protect her own backyard there are more cries for help from further afield and they're growing increasingly disturbing i just had this gentleman write to me
Video examples
What I learned at...
oh my god Oh sir park xrr our space archaeologist who I love so much I was wondering at her system can help me find the car keys I lost in the backyard I was thinking about my work
Video examples
Untamed Mini Series...
backyards another world is fighting thriving
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Quote examples
Summer Sanders
American Athlete
When you're at a public pool or in your friend's backyard, knowing that your kids can get in and out of the water and protect themselves can make all the difference in the world. Something as simple as being able to flip over and get to the ladder can save a life. You can start your kids in lessons as early as you want - it's never too soon.
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Meaghan Rath
Canadian Actress
I fully believe in ghosts. I have, my entire life. The first house I ever lived in was haunted. There was a grave of a man in the backyard. I was just a baby then, but my parents would tell me that every night, at the same time, they would hear someone walking up the stairs.
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Rod Taylor
Australian Actor
Apart from being interested in a good role, I think it's necessary to make up your mind as to whether it will make a movie that will entertain an audience all over the world and not just in your own backyard.
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Trent Franks
American Politician
I would want THAAD outside in our backyard, if we could get the military to put one there, because I believe it will be a protection to my children and no danger to them.
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Michelle Bachelet
Chilean Politician
There is no city or country in the world where women and girls live free of the fear of violence. No leader can claim: 'this is not happening in my backyard.
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Jennifer Coolidge
American Actress
The best thing about animated-feature people is that they are very laid-back people. You feel like you're showing up for a backyard barbecue.
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John Thorn
American Historian
Donning a glove for a backyard toss, or watching a ball game, or just reflecting upon our baseball days, we are players again, forever young.
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Annie Leibovitz
American Photographer
I feel a responsibility to my backyard. I want it to be taken care of and protected.
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Colin Powell
American Statesman
Don't be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
Quote examples
Jorge Masvidal
American Athlete
I've been fighting in people's backyards my whole life.
Quote examples
Summer Sanders
American Athlete
When you're at a public pool or in your friend's backyard, knowing that your kids can get in and out of the water and protect themselves can make all the difference in the world. Something as simple as being able to flip over and get to the ladder can save a life. You can start your kids in lessons as early as you want - it's never too soon.
Quote examples
Meaghan Rath
Canadian Actress
I fully believe in ghosts. I have, my entire life. The first house I ever lived in was haunted. There was a grave of a man in the backyard. I was just a baby then, but my parents would tell me that every night, at the same time, they would hear someone walking up the stairs.
Quote examples
Rod Taylor
Australian Actor
Apart from being interested in a good role, I think it's necessary to make up your mind as to whether it will make a movie that will entertain an audience all over the world and not just in your own backyard.
Quote examples
Trent Franks
American Politician
I would want THAAD outside in our backyard, if we could get the military to put one there, because I believe it will be a protection to my children and no danger to them.
Quote examples
Michelle Bachelet
Chilean Politician
There is no city or country in the world where women and girls live free of the fear of violence. No leader can claim: 'this is not happening in my backyard.
Quote examples
Jennifer Coolidge
American Actress
The best thing about animated-feature people is that they are very laid-back people. You feel like you're showing up for a backyard barbecue.
Quote examples
John Thorn
American Historian
Donning a glove for a backyard toss, or watching a ball game, or just reflecting upon our baseball days, we are players again, forever young.
Quote examples
Annie Leibovitz
American Photographer
I feel a responsibility to my backyard. I want it to be taken care of and protected.
Quote examples
Colin Powell
American Statesman
Don't be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
Quote examples
Jorge Masvidal
American Athlete
I've been fighting in people's backyards my whole life.
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