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Definition of hayloft

hayloft

/ˈheɪˌlɔːft/
hay · loft
Plural:haylofts
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hayloft Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An upper story or enclosed space in a barn specifically used for storing loose hay, straw, or grain.

Example

"The farmhands spent the entire afternoon pitching fresh bales into the hayloft before the rain arrived."

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• Nearby Words

hawthorn
hay
haybox
hayloft
hayrattle
haystack
hazard

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English, combining 'hay' (from Old English 'hīeg') and 'loft' (from Old Norse 'lopt', meaning upper room or sky). First recorded in the mid-16th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hayloft. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hayloft
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