byre

[bahyuh r]

byre Definition

a cowshed or barn for cows.

Using byre: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "byre" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The farmer built a new byre for his cows.

• Example

  The cows were kept in the byre during the winter months.

• Example

  The byre was filled with the sound of mooing cows.

byre Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for byre

• barn
• cowshed
• stable

Phrases with byre

• milking byre

  a small byre used for milking cows

  Example

  The farmer built a milking byre next to the main byre.

• open byre

  a byre without walls or roof, typically used for sheltering cows during the summer months

  Example

  The cows were kept in an open byre during the hot summer months.

• byre-dweller

  a person who lives in or near a byre

  Example

  The old man was a byre-dweller and spent most of his time taking care of the cows.

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Summary: byre in Brief

'Byre' [bahyuh r] is a noun that refers to a cowshed or barn for cows. It is a place where cows are kept, especially during the winter months. Examples include 'The farmer built a new byre for his cows.' and 'The cows were kept in the byre during the winter months.' Phrases like 'milking byre' and 'open byre' describe specific types of byres.