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yards

Pronunciation: [jɑrdz]

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Learn how to use yards in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “measurement”

(noun) a yard is a unit of measurement used to measure distance. It is equal to three feet or thirty-six inches. People often use yards to measure how long or wide something is, like a room or a yard outside their house.

Example

The soccer field is 100 yards long.

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My room is not 10 yards wide; it's smaller than that.

Example

How many yards is it from your house to the park?

Context: “outdoor space”

(noun) a yard refers to the area of land around a house, often with grass, flowers, or trees. It's a place where families can play and relax.

Example

We played catch in the yard all afternoon.

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There isn't much space in our yard for a garden.

Example

Do you like to spend time in your yard?

Context: “measurement”

(plural noun) yards can also refer to multiple units of measurement. For example, if you measure a long piece of wood, you might say it is five yards long.

Example

We bought ten yards of fabric to make curtains.

Example

Those boards are not just three yards; they are much shorter.

Example

How many yards does this roll of carpet cover?

How to pronounce yards

Pronunciation: [jɑrdz]

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