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:
The football field is 100 yards long.
She bought several yards of fabric for a new dress.
2.

enclosed pieces of ground, typically adjoining a house or other building

Example:
The children played in the back yards.
The old house had large, overgrown yards.