Definitions

1. noun

a place outside a house, especially a garden or yard, that is on the same property as the house but is not attached to it.

“The family spent the afternoon in their forbye, playing games and having a barbecue.”

2. noun

an area outside a building, especially a shop or office, that is not enclosed or protected from the elements.

“The cafe has a forbye where customers can sit and enjoy their coffee.”

3. verb

to leave a place, especially a house or building, and go out into the open air or into a garden or yard.

“The children went out to play in the forbye after their lunch.”