yard
n. countable B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈjɑɹd// UK //jˈɑːd// yard
n. an area of land next to a building, often with grass or a hard surface. In some countries, it is the common word for a garden behind a house.
n. an enclosed area of ground adjacent to a building or group of buildings. Often used to refer to a private garden or a specialized area for storage or work.
The children are playing in the yard behind the house.
We spent the entire weekend cleaning up the yard and planting new flowers for the spring.
The industrial yard was filled with stacks of reclaimed timber and rusted machinery, awaiting a buyer who could see past the decay.
Usage
Commonly used in American English to refer to the garden of a house; in British English, it usually refers to a paved or functional area.