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schoolyard Definition

school·yard (-yärd′)

noun

the ground around or near a school, used as a playground, playing field, etc.

schoolyard Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • game: You can even drive a model canal boat, or play schoolyard games of yesteryear.
  • atrocity: Of schoolyard atrocities, infanticide and airplanes flying into buildings.