yard — a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet (0.9144 meter)
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet (0.9144 meter)
Pronunciation (IPA): /jɑːrd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's yard sale turned into a neighborhood party when she accidentally sold her cat for $5.
- The football player ran 50 yards for a touchdown.
- I need three yards of fabric to make this dress.
yard
NOUN[/jɑːrd/]
a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet (0.9144 meter)
A homeowner measures exactly one yard of distance for fence planning
One yard to measure, but the surface is too hard to mark, under the guard's watch!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'geard', meaning 'enclosure' or 'fenced-in land'. The word evolved with Germanic settlement practices, originally denoting a secure space surrounding a dwelling. This concept has persisted through modern English, where 'yard' continues to reference an open area adjacent to a house.
Breakdown
Old English 'geard' (enclosure, fenced space) → yard. The root 'geard' relates to the Proto-Germanic 'gardaz', connected to the concept of protection and boundary-making.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's yard sale turned into a neighborhood party when she accidentally sold her cat for $5.”
“The football player ran 50 yards for a touchdown.”
“I need three yards of fabric to make this dress.”
“The prison yard was surrounded by high walls and barbed wire.”
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