Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
barnyard
noun
/ˈbɑrnˌjɑrd/
Definition
A barnyard is an area near or connected to a barn where animals are kept and farm-related activities occur.
Examples
- The cows grazed peacefully in the barnyard.
- Children laughed and played in the barnyard, surrounded by chickens and pigs.
- As the sun set, the barnyard filled with the sounds of crickets and rustling animals.
Meaning
The term typically refers to the space around a barn that is used for housing livestock, storing farm equipment, or growing crops.
Synonyms
- stable
- farmyard
- animal enclosure
