ˈ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ attrib ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun
Usage: often attributive
1.
a. : an area often enclosed by a fence in the rear of a house or other habitation
admired a lilac in his backyard — Nell G.Ahern
a backyard shed
b. : an area or lot behind the main tent of a circus where property tents and dressing tents are located
in the backyard … the equestrian director was given a dressing wagon — Hartzell Spence
2. : an area that is close, easily accessible, and in a peculiarly intimate relation to a person, group, or another area
right here in our own backyard we have some of the finest designers in the world — New Englander
Latin America was the air backyard of the U.S. — A.P.de Seversky