farmyard
1 synonym for farmyard, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The open area around a farm's buildings, as distinct from the fields.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use farmyard
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
farmyard animals
muddy farmyard
Etymology
A compound of "farm" and "yard."
Full origin of farmyard →Frequently asked questions
What does “farmyard” mean?
The word “farmyard” means the open area around a farm's buildings, as distinct from the fields. In plain terms, the yard area of a farm, near the buildings, where animals and equipment are often kept.
How do you pronounce “farmyard”?
“Farmyard” is pronounced FAHRM-yahrd (/ˈfɑɹmˌjɑɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “farmyard” in a sentence?
Here is “farmyard” used in a sentence: “Chickens wandered freely around the farmyard.”
What part of speech is “farmyard”?
“Farmyard” is a noun.
