Word of the Day: Yard
The word “yard” is a noun. It can be a place outside of your house or a unit of measurement:
- How many feet are in a yard?
- There are three feet in a yard.
- A football field is one hundred yards in length.
- The carpeting we bought for our living room cost $30 per square yard.
- This garden is about 10 yards in length.
A “yard” is also an open space in the front or the back of a person’s house:
- Kathy enjoys cutting the grass in her front yard.
- Our neighbors are having a party in their backyard.
- Hanna keeps a large dog in her yard to protect the house.
- Tim didn’t realize that having a large yard would require so much work.
- Their backyard is full of junk.
Essential English Dictionary
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