Definition of Backyard
Backyard
Back·yard


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The area behind a house, typically enclosed by a fence or wall.

e.g. The kids played tag in the backyard until it got dark.

(noun)
broadly, the area around oneself, like the neighborhood where one lives or the territories near a country;

e.g. He wanted to help the people who lived in his backyard, so he volunteered at the local food pantry.

(adjective)
amateur, not professional or expert at something, lacking in formal training;

e.g. She is a backyard woodworker, and likes taking on small projects in her free time.



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