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

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."

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 notes

In plain EnglishA farm property with its buildings, or, in the US, a farmers' community organization.

Common pairings

old grange grange hall

Word forms

granges plural, Granges plural

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Etymology

From Old French grange, "granary" or "barn," ultimately from Latin granum, "grain."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for grange

Ange mange range Lange orange change flange strange arrange Assange rearrange interchange

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Frequently asked questions

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.