Yard

Pronunciation: /jɑːrd/

Definitions of yard

noun An area of enclosed ground adjoining a building or house.

Example Sentences

A1 I have a small yard in front of my house.

A2 She likes to relax in her backyard after work.

B1 The children played in the yard until it got dark.

B2 The yard was filled with beautiful flowers and plants.

C1 The yard was meticulously landscaped with a variety of trees and shrubs.

C2 The expansive yard stretched out as far as the eye could see, bordered by a fence.

Examples of yard in a Sentence

formal The yard of the mansion was meticulously maintained with lush green grass and vibrant flowers.

informal Let's have a barbecue in the yard this weekend!

slang I'll meet you in the yard for a quick chat.

figurative She had to work hard to make sure her yard was in order before inviting guests over.

Grammatical Forms of yard

• past tense: yarded
• plural: yards
• comparative: yarder
• superlative: yardest
• present tense: yard
• future tense: will yard
• perfect tense: have yarded
• continuous tense: is yarding
• singular: yard
• positive degree: yard
• infinitive: to yard
• gerund: yarding
• participle: yarded

Origin and Evolution of yard

First Known Use: 0725 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'yard' originated from Old English 'geard' meaning an enclosed piece of ground, often used for animals or crops.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'yard' evolved to also refer to a unit of measurement equal to three feet, as well as a place for storing or parking vehicles.