dooryards

Definition of dooryardsnext
plural of dooryard

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dooryards
Noun
  • Crews bait all alleys and parkways, and residents' backyards with permission.
    Tara Molina, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
  • But for Marsh and others, an array of massive towers and power lines planted in their backyards would forever change their pristine piece of Texas.
    Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Researchers documented ancient bubblegum coral gardens (Paragorgia arborea) at around 3,000 meters depth.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Love homes, gardens and design?
    Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Dooryards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dooryards. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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