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Definition of barnyard

barnyard

/ˈbɑːrnˌjɑːrd/
barn · yard
Plural:barnyards
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barnyard Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

North American Relating to, characteristic of, or inhabiting a barnyard or farm.

Example

"The children were delighted to feed the barnyard animals during their school field trip."

2

North American Coarse, earthily vulgar, or indecent in manner or language.

Example

"The comedian's barnyard humor failed to impress the more conservative members of the audience."

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• noun

1

North American An enclosed or open area of land immediately surrounding a barn, typically used for keeping livestock and storing farm equipment.

Example

"Chickens scratched in the dusty barnyard while the farmer repaired the tractor."

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• Nearby Words

barnstorm
barnstorming
barnwood
barnyard
barometer
barometric
baron

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'barn' (from Old English 'bereærn', literally 'barley-house') and 'yard' (from Old English 'geard', meaning 'enclosure' or 'court').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barnyard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barnyard
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