Definition

1. Noun:
   • A unit of volume: A cubic yard is a standard unit for measuring volume, particularly used for bulk materials like sand, gravel, soil, or concrete. It represents the volume of a cube with edges each one yard (three feet) in length.

Usage

• The term "cubic yard" is used to quantify three-dimensional space, especially in construction, landscaping, and waste management.
• It is often abbreviated as yd³ or cu yd.
• It is a standard imperial/US customary unit.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We ordered three cubic yards of topsoil for the garden.
  • The dumpster has a capacity of ten cubic yards.
  • Concrete is typically sold by the cubic yard.

Advanced Usage

• "per cubic yard": Used to express a rate or price based on this volume unit.
  • The delivery charge is $5 per cubic yard.

Variants and Related Words

• Yard (n): A unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet (0.9144 meter). The cubic yard is derived from this measurement.
• Cubic foot (n): A smaller unit of volume; one cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet.
• Cubic meter (n): A metric unit of volume; one cubic yard is approximately 0.7646 cubic meters.

Synonyms

• Yard³: The symbolic abbreviation.
• Cu yd: A common written abbreviation.

Notes

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this precise, technical unit of measurement.

Noun

1. a unit of volume (as for sand or gravel)