Yard

The word “yard” has several meanings. It can refer to a unit of length, a unit of area, or a plot of land.

Unit of length:– A yard is a unit of length in the English system of units. It is equal to 3 feet, 36 inches, or 0.9144 meters.

Unit of area:– A yard is also a unit of area. One square yard is equal to 9 square feet, or 0.0836 square meters.

Plot of land:– A yard is also a term used to refer to a plot of land, typically a small one.

Examples:

• “The length of the yard is 10 yards.”
• “I need a yard of fabric.”
• “The house is on a small yard.”

Synonyms:

• Foot
• Cubit
• Perch
• Pole
• Length
• Extent

Antonyms:

• Mile
• Rod
• Chain
• League