farmyard

American  

[fahrm-yahrd] / ˈfɑrmˌjɑrd /

noun

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

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farmyard British  

/ ˈfɑːmˌjɑːd /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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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

As the large herd was being gathered in the farmyard, a group of seven or eight cows with five or six calves escaped past Mr Nixon and disappeared over the brow of the hill.

From BBC ● Dec. 15, 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

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

When Mackenzie drove into the farmyard later on in the afternoon he was surprised to see the two dogs sleeping in the sun by the shelter of the cattle trough.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford