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'.
(..) You're Ned's son? Yeah. Yeah. Ned gave birth to me. Well, he didn't give birth... You know what I meant. You're doing some gardening. - I'm redoing the backyard. - Oh. You want to see? Yeah, sure. I got some time. Oh, wow. Yeah. Obviously, I still have a lot to do. (..)2009 17 Again