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Definition of granary

granary

/ˈɡræn.ə.ɹi/
gran · a · ry
Plural:granaries
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• noun

1

A storehouse or agricultural building designed for storing threshed grain or animal feed, often built above the ground to protect the contents from moisture and rodents.

Example

"The farmers stored the autumn wheat harvest inside the stone granary before the winter rains began."

2

A fertile geographical region that produces an abundant supply of grain, often supplying food to a wider area or nation.

Example

"Thanks to its rich soil and mild climate, the river valley served as the granary of the ancient empire."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin granarium, derived from granum ('grain' or 'seed'), replacing the earlier Middle English form 'garner' (via Old French).

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