They played in the backyard.

Meaning: This means they engaged in an activity for enjoyment in the area of land behind a house.

Choice of Words: Played is the past tense of the verb Play, which means to engage in an activity for enjoyment. Backyard is the area of land behind a house.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• They played together in the backyard.
• They played together in the backyard all day.
• They played tag in the backyard.
• The happy children played together in the backyard.
• The children played hide-and-seek in the backyard.
• The little boy played happily in the backyard.
• The excited children played hide-and-seek in the backyard.
• The children played in the backyard all afternoon.
• He played with a ball in the backyard.
• The children played in the backyard.