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granary

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Noun — A building or structure used to store harvested grain.

How to use granary

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a granary of Europe granary bread fill the granary

Etymology

From Latin granarium, a storeroom for grain, itself built on granum, "grain." It shares a root with the word "garner."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “granary” mean?

The word “granary” means a building or structure used to store harvested grain. In plain terms, a place — either a building or a whole region — where grain is stored or grown in bulk.

How do you pronounce “granary”?

“Granary” is pronounced GRANREE (/ˈɡɹænəɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “granary” in a sentence?

Here is “granary” used in a sentence: “The old granary at the edge of the farm still smells faintly of wheat.”

What part of speech is “granary”?

“Granary” is a noun.

Where does the word “granary” come from?

The word “granary” comes from Latin. From Latin granarium, a storeroom for grain, itself built on granum, "grain." It shares a root with the word "garner.".

How many meanings does “granary” have?

“Granary” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a building or structure used to store harvested grain.

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