1. the area of land behind a house or building

1. relating to or taking place in one’s own neighborhood or local area
Usage: informal

Examples

• The children played soccer in the backyard.
• We planted tomatoes in our backyard garden.
• The dog loves to run around the fenced backyard.
• They hosted a barbecue in their backyard last weekend.
• This is not just a backyard issue but a national concern.
• The company focuses on backyard politics rather than global affairs.