farmyard

noun

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

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Whether furry pets, farmyard animals, or creatures of the wild, animal antics are endlessly fascinating. Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024 Originating in Bern, Switzerland, these dogs were bred as versatile farm helpers, excelling in tasks like herding, drafting, and protecting the farmyard. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 Old Trafford was good for ducks of the farmyard variety. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo has announced the arrival of five new Guinea hog piglets to the farmyard family, according to a release. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for farmyard 

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Dec. 2024.

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farmyard

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

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