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Definition of farmyard

farmyard

/ˈfɑːrm.jɑːrd/
farm · yard
Plural:farmyards
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farmyard Lexical Profile

farmyard Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An enclosed or open area surrounded by farm buildings, such as barns, stables, and the farmhouse, used for keeping livestock and storing equipment.

Example

"The chickens wandered freely across the muddy farmyard in search of scattered grain."

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• Nearby Words

farmwife
farmwork
farmworker
farmyard
faroes
farrell
farrier

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century as a compound of 'farm' (from Old French 'ferme', meaning a leased agricultural estate) and 'yard' (from Old English 'geard', meaning an enclosure or courtyard).

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