Meaning of the word yards in English
What does yards mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
yards
US /jɑːrdz/
UK /jɑːdz/
Plural Noun
1.
units of length equal to three feet or 0.9144 meters
Example:
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The football field is 100 yards long.
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She bought several yards of fabric for a new dress.
2.
enclosed pieces of ground, typically adjoining a house or other building
Example:
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The children played in the back yards.
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The old house had large, overgrown yards.