1. an area of ground next to or around a house or building
2. a unit of measurement equal to three feet or 36 inches
3. an area used for a particular purpose or business

Examples

• The children played in the back yard.
• She planted flowers in the front yard.
• The fabric is sold by the yard.
• The football field is 100 yards long.
• The train stopped at the rail yard.
• Cars were stored in the junk yard.
• The sailor climbed up to adjust the yard.