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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of farmyard

First recorded in 1740–50; farm + yard ²

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farmyard

But, to keep the farmyard analogies going, Serkis is bullish.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

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

“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

Mayor Peevey glanced toward the farmyard where Mrs. Peevey, the First Lady of Sassafras Springs, was carrying slops to the hogs.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

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