farmyard

[fɑːmjɑːd]

farmyard Definition

an area of land near a farm building, often with animals and a place for storing equipment.

Using farmyard: Examples

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

• Example

  The cows were grazing in the farmyard.

• Example

  The farmer was cleaning the farmyard.

• Example

  The children were playing in the farmyard.

farmyard Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for farmyard

• barnyard
• corral
• stable
• pen

Phrases with farmyard

• in someone's farmyard

  on someone's property or under their control

  Example

  I don't want to get involved in their dispute; it's in their farmyard.

• farmyard manure

  animal waste used as fertilizer

  Example

  The farmer spread farmyard manure on his fields.

• farmyard gate

  a gate that separates the farmyard from the rest of the property

  Example

  The farmyard gate was locked to keep the animals in.

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Summary: farmyard in Brief

A 'farmyard' [fɑːmjɑːd] is an area of land near a farm building where animals are kept and equipment is stored. It is often used for grazing, cleaning, and playing, as in 'The cows were grazing in the farmyard.' Phrases like 'in someone's farmyard' denote control or ownership, while 'farmyard manure' refers to animal waste used as fertilizer.