front yard

== English == === Noun === front yard (plural front yards) (US, Canada) A yard to the front of a house or similar residence, typically having a lawn and often trees, shrubs, and/or flowers. (UK) An enclosed and often primarily utilitarian area to the front of a house or similar residence, typically having a hard surface or paving. ==== Usage notes ==== Note that front yard is nearly always written as two words, while backyard is usually written as a single word. ==== Synonyms ==== (space with greenery): front garden (UK) ==== Related terms ==== backyard ==== Translations ====