granary
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.”
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.
Word forms
granaries plural, granarys plural
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The old _____ at the edge of the farm still smells faintly of wheat.
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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Rhymes for granary
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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.