yard

yard · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    An area of ground next to a building, typically enclosed.

  3. 3.

    An area used for a particular purpose or business.

Forms

plural: yards

Related words

See also: foot, garden, meter
Synonyms: courtyard, garden

Etymology

Sense 1 & 2: From Old English geard ("enclosure, garden"), from Proto-Germanic gardaz. Sense 1 (measurement): Originally the length of a standard rod used as a measure.