noun
Uncommon
grange
graynj
Grange (noun) means a farmhouse together with its outbuildings, especially one historically tied to a monastery or manor. Example: “They restored the old grange into a bed and breakfast.”
noun
1
A farmhouse together with its outbuildings, especially one historically tied to a monastery or manor.
"They restored the old grange into a bed and breakfast."
2
A local branch of a farmers' fraternal and community organization.
"The town grange still hosts an annual harvest fair."
How to use grange
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA farm property with its buildings, or, in the US, a farmers' community organization.
Common pairings
old grange
grange hall
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Etymology
From Old French grange, "granary" or "barn," ultimately from Latin granum, "grain."
Rhymes for grange
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What does “grange” mean?
The word “grange” means a farmhouse together with its outbuildings, especially one historically tied to a monastery or manor. In plain terms, a farm property with its buildings, or, in the US, a farmers' community organization.
How do you pronounce “grange”?
“Grange” is pronounced graynj (/ɡɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “grange” in a sentence?
Here is “grange” used in a sentence: “They restored the old grange into a bed and breakfast.”
What part of speech is “grange”?
“Grange” is a noun.
Where does the word “grange” come from?
The word “grange” comes from Latin. From Old French grange, "granary" or "barn," ultimately from Latin granum, "grain.".
Is “grange” a common word?
“Grange” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “grange” have?
“Grange” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a farmhouse together with its outbuildings, especially one historically tied to a monastery or manor.
