Yard Definition & Meaning
yard
- noun
- a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
- the enclosed land around a house or other building; "it was a small house with almost no yard"
- a tract of land enclosed for particular activities (sometimes paved and usually associated with buildings); "they opened a repair yard on the edge of town"
- the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
- a unit of volume (as for sand or gravel)
- a tract of land where logs are accumulated
- an area having a network of railway tracks and sidings for storage and maintenance of cars and engines
- a long horizontal spar tapered at the end and used to support and spread a square sail or lateen
- an enclosure for animals (as chicken or livestock)
"Yard" in song lyrics
See how yard is used in real songs:
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"I drive a Caddy through your hood and park a truck in the yard"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York -
"And never have I sold a yard"
69 Boyz — Survival of Da Fittest -
"Or I, hung with the bloods in Auburn yard"
9th Prince — Raised Cain
Words that rhyme with yard
Usage tips for "yard"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "yard" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for yard to find words that pair well.