Synonyms of backyard

backyard 1 of 2

noun

ˈbak-ˈyärd 

as in vicinity

an adjoining region or space

shocked to learn that the wind farm would be right in our own backyard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vicinity
• neighborhood
• environment
• environs
• surroundings
• vicinage
• purlieus
• surround

backyard

2 of 2

adjective

as in amateur

being such only for recreation

an orchid that is a favorite with backyard horticulturists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amateur
• inexperienced
• Sunday
• avocational
• nonprofessional
• weekend
• naïve
• primitive
• unprepared
• jackleg
• amateurish
• unprofessional
• unskilled
• unschooled
• uninitiated
• untutored
• part-time
• naive
• self-taught
• untrained
• untaught
• dilettante
• inexpert
• unqualified

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of backyard

Noun

The person was exposed to sick and dead birds in a backyard flock and to wild birds, state health officials said. —Kelly Tyko, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025

Three dogs surrounded a couple in their backyard and attacked them, leaving a 62-year-old woman with serious injuries that later killed her, Missouri police said. —Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025

Adjective

According to agency officials, the patient had exposure to sick and dead birds in backyard flocks. —Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024

Doron recommends precautions for families with backyard chicken flocks, making sure that children can wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and practice thorough handwashing before handling eggs or caring for the flock. —Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024