noun
barnyard
BAHRN-yahrd
Barnyard (noun) means the area of open ground surrounding a barn, often where farm animals are kept. Example: “Chickens pecked around the barnyard all morning.”
noun
1
The area of open ground surrounding a barn, often where farm animals are kept.
"Chickens pecked around the barnyard all morning."
adj
1
Crude or vulgar, especially in humor.
"He told a few barnyard jokes that made the group groan."
How to use barnyard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe fenced or open area around a barn — or, as an adjective, crude and unrefined.
Common pairings
barnyard animals
barnyard humor
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Word forms
- Plural
- barnyards
- Comparative
- more barnyard
- Superlative
- most barnyard
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "barn" and "yard."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for barnyard
yard
bayard
lanyard
vineyard
junkyard
backyard
farmyard
shipyard
courtyard
graveyard
churchyard
schoolyard
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Frequently asked questions
What does “barnyard” mean?
The word “barnyard” means the area of open ground surrounding a barn, often where farm animals are kept. In plain terms, the fenced or open area around a barn — or, as an adjective, crude and unrefined.
How do you pronounce “barnyard”?
“Barnyard” is pronounced BAHRN-yahrd (/ˈbɑɹnˌjɑɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “barnyard” in a sentence?
Here is “barnyard” used in a sentence: “Chickens pecked around the barnyard all morning.”
What is another word for “barnyard”?
Words with a similar meaning to “barnyard” include farmyardy.
What part of speech is “barnyard”?
Depending on how it is used, “barnyard” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “barnyard” have?
“Barnyard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the area of open ground surrounding a barn, often where farm animals are kept.
