Yard: meaning, definitions and examples

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yard

 

[ jษ‘หrd ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

measurement

A unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet (0.9144 meters).

Synonyms

0.9144 meters, 3 feet.

Examples of usage

  • The garden is 10 yards long.
  • She ran a hundred yards in the race.
Context #2 | Noun

outdoor space

An area of enclosed ground attached to a building or house.

Synonyms

backyard, courtyard, garden.

Examples of usage

  • We have a nice yard with a swing set.
  • The kids are playing in the yard.
Context #3 | Noun

naval

An area of land used for the storage of ordnance, explosives, and other naval supplies.

Synonyms

naval storage area, ordnance storage.

Examples of usage

  • The sailors unloaded the supplies from the yard.
  • The yard is heavily guarded.
Context #4 | Noun

slang

A hundred dollars.

Synonyms

hundred dollars.

Examples of usage

  • The concert tickets cost me fifty yards each.
Context #5 | Verb

informal

To gather or confine (livestock) in a pen or enclosure.

Synonyms

confine, enclose.

Examples of usage

  • They yarded the cattle before the storm.

Translations

Translations of the word "yard" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jardim

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค‚เค—เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hof

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ halaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฒั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podwรณrze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cour

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ patio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bahรงe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋‹น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู†ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dvลฏr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dvor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™ขๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dvoriลกฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ garรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ–แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™yษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ patio

Etymology

The word 'yard' originated from the Old English word 'geard', which referred to an enclosed piece of ground. Over time, the meaning of 'yard' expanded to include a unit of linear measure, an outdoor space, and a naval storage area. The slang use of 'yard' to mean a hundred dollars likely stems from its association with the idea of a large quantity. The verb form of 'yard' is derived from the practice of enclosing or confining livestock. The word has evolved to have multiple meanings across different contexts.

See also: yardling, yardstick.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,113, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.