Residents grew anxious when they learned the new prison would be located in their 'backyard'. [=would be located near their homes]
For fun in the sun this summer, look no farther than your own 'backyard'. [='neighborhood']
We spent the evening relaxing in the 'backyard'.
(..) That's extra sick. It'll makes you sad, it makes you.. makes you think you could go back To the way things were right now, you know, you'd be... You'd be out in the backyard, you know, trying to catch a fireflies. ...and instead of this. - I mean it makes you... - Hungry. - I'm worried about you. (..)2009 Zombieland