farmyard

noun

farm·​yard ˈfärm-ˌyärd How to pronounce farmyard (audio)
: land around or enclosed by farm buildings
especially : barnyard

Examples of farmyard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The property is farmed regeneratively, with an orchard, garden, vineyard and farmyard denizens — chickens, two longhorn cows, horses and a flock of geese — that greet you along the driveway. Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024 It was written that her character, Thomasin, would cry during a scene in which she is dragged through her family’s farmyard after she’s accused of being an evil presence inside her home. Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 May 2024 Her character Thomasin is initially meant to cry when she is dragged from the family’s farmyard and accused of being the evil presence inside the house. Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024 Victoria then zoomed in on the retired athlete and his farmyard flock peeking out of a large wooden coop. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for farmyard 

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Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of farmyard was in 1686

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“Farmyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmyard. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

farmyard

noun
farm·​yard -ˌyärd How to pronounce farmyard (audio)
: space around or enclosed by farm buildings

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