Word Image
plural: yards
Part Of Speech
noun, verb, adjective
Word Meaning
noun: the grounds or grassy area of a building or house; an area with its buildings and equipment set aside for a particular activity; a system of railroad tracks for keeping and repairing cars; a unit of length equal in the U.S. to 0.9144 meter; a long pole tapered toward the ends that supports and spreads the top of a sail
verb: to drive into or confine in a restricted area (herd); to deliver to or store in a yard
adjective: of, relating to, or employed in the yard surrounding a building; of, relating to, or employed in a railroad yard
Word Family
yarded
yarding
yarder
yardman
yardage
yardarm
yardstick
courtyard
churchyard
backyard
farmyard
junkyard
barnyard
graveyard
shipyard
boatyard
lumberyard
Sentences
The inmates are allowed an hour of exercise in the prison’s inner yard.
We’re looking for a house with a big backyard.
His bike was discovered in someone’s yard across the road.
I have a view of your backyard and swimming pool.
The car fell through the ice about 75 yards offshore.
I love sitting in the courtyard and reading by the fountain.
We live close to a rail yard that stores vintage rail cars.
All of our barnyard animals are ready to be fed.
Dave found the part he needed at the local junkyard.
He was becoming known as a bully in the schoolyard.
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