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backyard

bac·kyard

UK/bækˈjɑːd/ US/ˈbæˌkjɑrd/ fairly common us

noun

1.

the grounds in back of a house

Origin

From back + yard.

Phrases

  • backyard cricket
  • in one's backyard, in one's own backyard
  • not in my backyard

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