yard
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/jɑrd/
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/jɑːd/
enclosure or measure
Etymology
'yard' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'geard,' where 'geard' meant 'enclosure' or 'garden.'
'geard' transformed into the Middle English word 'yerd,' and eventually became the modern English word 'yard.'
Initially, it meant 'enclosure' or 'garden,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including a unit of measure and an area of land.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet (0.9144 meters).
The race was 100 yards long.
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Noun 2
an area of land next to a building, typically surrounded by a fence or wall.
The children played in the yard.
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Noun 3
a place where goods are stored or processed, such as a lumber yard or a shipyard.
The lumber was stored in the yard.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35