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 right. It's gonna be great, Jay. I'm telling ya. I got a vegetable garden. Two years ago, it was a patch of dirt in my backyard. Now I got tomatoes, I got five kinds of beans, I got squash. And between you and me, I'm even thinking about (..)2012 TvShow: Modern Family Title: Bringing Up Baby Season: 4 Episode 1