IN THE BACKYARD
This wooden or plastic structure, often hanging from a sturdy branch
A Swing
Nancy Sinatra sang that these "are made for walkin'," and that's just what they'll do.
Boots
This holiday, celebrated on the first Monday of May in the UK, often involves dancing around a tall decorated pole.
May Day
If you were leaving a party in a hurry, you might use this "explosive" phrase
"Blowing this popsicle stand"
This is the only fruit that has its seeds on the outside.
Strawberry
Often found in backyards, this "cool" sounding name is given to a small, raised-wall pool meant for soaking rather than swimming.
Stock Tank Pool (or Spool)?
This Monkees hit spent seven weeks at number one and features the line, "I thought love was only true in fairy tales."
I'm a Believer
On May 14, 1804, these two famous explorers set off from St. Louis to find a water route to the Pacific.
Lewis and Clark
This distance phrase was used to describe something serious, intense, or profoundly deep.
Far Out
In the game of chess, this is the only piece that can jump over other pieces.
Knight
This is the specific 2-word term for a garden feature consisting of a wooden framework covered with climbing plants.
Trellis (or Pergola)
This Simon & Garfunkel track, which hit #1 in early '66, was originally recorded with just acoustic guitars before drums were added.
The Sound of Silence
May’s traditional birthstone is this green gem, which was reportedly a favorite of Cleopatra.
Emerald
If you were told to "Keep on" doing this 7-letter word, you were being encouraged to persevere or keep moving.
Truckin'
This word is the term for a word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backward as forward.
Palindrome
Named for a Mediterranean country, this flat-topped "stone" is actually a specific type of flagstone often used for patios.
Bluestone
This Beach Boys masterpiece, often cited as one of the greatest songs ever, was unusual for using a Theremin in its recording.
Good Vibrations
Those born between May 21st and June 20th fall under this zodiac sign, represented by "The Twins."
Gemini
Someone who was acting uncool or socially awkward was frequently called this, which is also a type of farm animal.
Turkey
This is the largest internal organ in the human body.
Liver
This word describes the specialized science and practice of planting, caring for, and maintaining individual trees.
Arboriculture
Percy Sledge topped the charts in 1966 with this soulful ballad about the lengths a person will go to for their partner.
When a Man Loves a Woman?
On May 20, 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, landing in a pasture in Northern Ireland.
Amelia Earhart
This phrase was used to tell someone to relax or calm down; it’s also what a person does when they sit in a chair.
Take A Chill Pill
This island country, located in the North Atlantic, is the only place in the world where there are no mosquitoes.
Iceland