1. plural of backyard; areas of land behind houses or buildings, typically used for recreation or gardening

Examples

• The children played in their neighbors’ backyards all summer.
• Many suburban backyards feature swimming pools and barbecue areas.
• The storm damaged fences between several backyards on our street.
• Urban backyards are often smaller than those in rural areas.
• She grows vegetables in backyards throughout the neighborhood.
• The developer plans to build houses with spacious backyards.