Definition of "yard"
Kid-friendly meaning of yard, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "yard" mean?
yard (noun) — a unit of length equal to three feet, or about as long as a long step.
Example sentences using "yard"
Grade K–2
Go one yard ahead.
Grade 3–5
A football player needs to run ten yards to get a first down.
Grade 6–8
A yard was originally based on the distance from a king's nose to the tip of his thumb, a reminder that many old measurements started from somebody's body.
Words that rhyme with "yard"
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