Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
farmyard
noun
ˈfɑːrmˌjɑːrd
Definition
An area of land near a farm where animals are kept and farm buildings are located.
Examples
- The cows grazed in the farmyard after being let out from the barn.
- Children loved playing in the farmyard, surrounded by chickens and goats.
Meaning
The farmyard is typically associated with the structures and space that serve the farming activities, especially where livestock is raised and cared for.
Synonyms
- barnyard
- animal yard
- livestock area
