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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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

So how quick is it, and can a tiny company working out of a farmyard close to the city really take on the world of Formula 1?

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2024

Shops throughout Irvinestown have got involved in a window display competition and a farmyard scene has been set up at the base of the town clock.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2023

Inspired by old stone sinks and farmyard water troughs of another era, these containers have walls that are thicker than those of a basic flower pot.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023

She climbed it and from near the top looked back to the farmyard.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien

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