yards
Translation
gardens, yards
Examples
Our houses have big yards.
Our houses have big gardens.
The goal line is 10 yards away.
The goal line is 10 yards away.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) yards a unit of length The goal line is 10 yards away.
((adjective)) yards areas of land next to buildings Our houses have big yards.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gardens, grounds, properties
Etymology
Plural of 'yard', from Old English 'geard' (enclosure).
Memory Tips
This is simply the plural of 'yard'. Remember the 's' for more than one.