noun
cowshed
KOW-shed
Cowshed (noun) means a shed used for keeping cows. Example: “The farmer led the cows into the cowshed before the storm hit.”
noun
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A shed used for keeping cows.
"The farmer led the cows into the cowshed before the storm hit."
"They built a new cowshed at the edge of the field."
"Milking took place in the cowshed twice a day."
How to use cowshed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cowshed is a simple building where cows are kept and often milked.
When to use it
It is a plain, everyday farming term rather than a technical one.
Memory tip
Cowshed, byre, cowbarn and cowhouse are close in meaning, so any of them can describe the same building.
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Common pairings
milk the cows in the cowshed
build a cowshed
cowshed roof
cows in the cowshed
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Etymology
Cowshed is formed simply by joining cow and shed, describing a shed built to house cows.
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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.
What is the meaning of cowshed?
"cowshed" (noun) means a shed used for keeping cows.
