Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bank-barn

Noun

/bæŋk bɑrn/

Definition

A bank-barn is a type of barn that is built into the side of a hill or bank, allowing for easy access to the upper level without the need for external steps.

Examples

The farmer stored hay in the bank-barn for easy access during the winter months.
Many rural areas still use bank-barns for their practicality and space efficiency.
The bank-barn allowed the horses to enter the upper level directly from the paddock.

Meaning

This structure utilizes the natural slope of the land, often featuring doors on both sides, so that farm equipment and animals can easily move in and out.