noun
granary
GRANREE
Granary (noun) means a building or structure used to store harvested grain. Example: “The old granary at the edge of the farm still smells faintly of wheat.”
noun
1
A building or structure used to store harvested grain.
"The old granary at the edge of the farm still smells faintly of wheat."
"Farmers filled the granary before the first frost hit."
2
A region known for growing large amounts of grain, often called the "breadbasket" of a country.
"The Midwest is often called the granary of the United States."
How to use granary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place — either a building or a whole region — where grain is stored or grown in bulk.
Common pairings
a granary of Europe
granary bread
fill the granary
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Word forms
- Plural
- granaries, granarys
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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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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.
