1. plural of yard: units of measurement equal to 3 feet or 36 inches
2. plural of yard: areas of ground around or next to buildings, especially houses
3. plural of yard: enclosed areas used for specific purposes or storage

Examples

• The football field is 100 yards long.
• She measured three yards of fabric for the curtains.
• The children played in their front and back yards.
• The construction materials were stored in the lumber yards.
• The shipping company owns several rail yards downtown.
• The sailors climbed up to adjust the yards on the mast.
• We need about five yards of rope for this project.
• The school yards were filled with students during recess.