farmyard

American

[fahrm-yahrd] / ˈfɑrmˌjɑrd /

noun

a yard or enclosure surrounded by or connected with farm buildings.

farmyard British

/ ˈfɑːmˌjɑːd /

noun

1. an area surrounded by or adjacent to farm buildings
2. ( as modifier )
  
  farmyard animals

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Etymology

Origin of farmyard

First recorded in 1740–50; farm + yard ²

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farmyard

MGM's "The Sheep Detectives," a farmyard whodunnit, took in $12.5 million over the weekend for a total of $47 million -- marking a fifth-place finish.

From Barron's ● May 24, 2026

The discovery led to the farmyard and several fields being sealed off and declared a crime scene.

From BBC ● May 25, 2025

“It’s really important for me to recognize and acknowledge what’s important for others beyond my own farmyard and AM radio is one of those things,” she said.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2024

Von Mutius repeatedly found that exposure to farmyard dirt, dust and the various aerosols that fly off of animals helps children in their respiratory development.

From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2023

After a good deal of delay, during which the cat left the woodpile and began to move stealthily round toward the side of the shed, Blackberry managed to get them out into the farmyard.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

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