yard

simple noun65 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.3
back yard8.8

usually backyard

front yard8.5
school yard7.5
large yard7.2
big yard7.0
small yard7.0
huge yard6.8
fenced yard6.8
side yard6.5
tiny yard6.5
rail yard6.5
junk yard6.5

usually junkyard

railroad yard6.3
scrap yard6.3

usually scrapyard

farm yard6.2

usually farmyard

railway yard6.2
church yard6.0

usually churchyard

freight yard6.0
salvage yard6.0
marshalling yard5.5
rear yard5.0
breaker's yard4.5
kitchen yard3.5
the middle of the yard7.2
the corner of the yard7.0
the side of the yard6.9
the edge of the yard6.8
a builder's yard4.0
the knacker's yard3.0

Can be used figuratively.

in the yard9.0
mow the yard7.0
cross the yard6.7
rake the yard6.5
overlook the yard6.2
enter the yard6.0
water the yard6.0
leave the yard5.8
surround the yard4.8
enclose the yard4.5
yard sale7.8
yard sign7.3