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Definition of cowshed

cowshed

/ˈkaʊ.ʃɛd/
cow · shed
Plural:cowsheds
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cowshed Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A farm building or shelter where cows are kept, fed, and milked.

Example

"The dairy farmer led the herd into the warm cowshed before the evening storm arrived."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

cowrie
cowrite
cowriter
cowshed
cowskin
cowslip
cowtown

Word Origin & Etymology

A Middle English compound formed from "cow" (from Old English cu) and "shed" (from Old English sced, meaning a shelter or shade).

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