Yardman

Pronunciation: /jɑːrdmən/

Definitions of yardman

noun a person who works in a yard, such as a railroad yard or a lumber yard

Example Sentences

A1 The yardman mowed the lawn at the park.

A2 The yardman is responsible for maintaining the gardens in the neighborhood.

B1 The yardman planted new flowers in the front yard of the house.

B2 The yardman has years of experience in landscaping and gardening.

C1 The yardman oversees a team of workers in the landscaping company.

C2 The yardman's attention to detail and precision in his work is unmatched.

Examples of yardman in a Sentence

formal The yardman meticulously tended to the gardens and lawns of the estate.

informal The yardman is always out there working hard in the yard.

slang My buddy is the best yardman in town, he can make any yard look amazing.

figurative She was the yardman of the group, always taking care of everyone's needs and making sure everything was in order.

Grammatical Forms of yardman

• past tense: yardmanned
• plural: yardmen
• comparative: more yardman
• superlative: most yardman
• present tense: yardman
• future tense: will yardman
• perfect tense: have yardmanned
• continuous tense: is yardmanning
• singular: yardman
• positive degree: yardman
• infinitive: to yardman
• gerund: yardmanning
• participle: yardmanned

Origin and Evolution of yardman

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'yardman' originated from the combination of 'yard' and 'man', referring to a man who works in a yard or outdoor area.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'yardman' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including a worker responsible for maintaining outdoor spaces, a laborer in a shipyard, or a worker in a railway yard.