front yard
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Definition
- Noun:
- The yard in front of a house; the area of land between a house and the street: This is the primary meaning, referring to the outdoor, typically grassy or landscaped area that is part of a residential property and is situated before the main facade of the house.
Usage
- The term "front yard" is used to describe a specific part of a residential property. It is often contrasted with the "backyard." It is a countable noun.
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Advanced Usage
- "to have/keep up a front yard": To maintain or take care of the appearance of the front yard.
- They take pride in having a well-kept front yard.
- Conceptual use to denote the public-facing part of one's private life or property.
- His impeccable front yard was a mask for the chaos inside the house.
Variants and Related Words
- Backyard (n): The yard behind a house.
- We have a barbecue in the backyard.
- Yard (n): A general term for a piece of ground next to a building, often used for a specific purpose.
- Lawn (n): An area of short, mown grass in a yard, garden, or park.
- Garden (n): A piece of ground where plants such as flowers or vegetables are grown, which can be part of a front yard.
Synonyms
- Forecourt (n): A flat, open area in front of a large building (more formal or commercial, but conceptually similar).
- Front garden (n): Common in British English, similar to "front yard."
Related Phrases
- In the front yard: The standard prepositional phrase to indicate location.
- The car is parked in the front yard.
- Front yard fence: A fence surrounding the front yard.
- Front yard landscaping: The design and arrangement of plants and features in a front yard.
Related Idioms
- "Everything from the front yard to the back forty": An idiom (more common in some regions) meaning the entire property, emphasizing its completeness.
- He owns everything from the front yard to the back forty.
Noun
- the yard in front of a house; between the house and the street