cowshed
3 synonyms for cowshed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A shed used for keeping cows.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use cowshed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
milk the cows in the cowshed
build a cowshed
cowshed roof
cows in the cowshed
It is a plain, everyday farming term rather than a technical one.
Etymology
Cowshed is formed simply by joining cow and shed, describing a shed built to house cows.
Full origin of cowshed →Frequently asked questions
What is a cowshed?
A cowshed is a shed or simple building used to keep cows, often where they are housed, fed or milked.
Is a cowshed the same as a byre?
Yes, byre is often used as another word for cowshed, along with cowbarn and cowhouse.
What is a cowshed used for?
It is used to shelter cows and, on many farms, as the place where they are milked.
