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Backyard vs. Back yard

Backyard

/ˌbækˈjɑːd/

The area behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening.

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Back yard

/bæk jɑrd/

An area at the back of a house, typically covered with grass and used for leisure activities.

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A backyard is typically a compound noun meaning the area behind a house, enclosed and associated with personal property.
Back yard as two separate words emphasizes the physical location, distinguishing it from other yards.
Use backyard when you're referring to a commonly held notion, like where you might have a barbecue.
Use back yard for a more descriptive or literal sense, especially in writing that demands high clarity.
Backyard as one word is commonly favored in casual contexts.

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