farmyard

[ fahrm-yahrd ]

noun

1. a yard or enclosure surrounded by or connected with farm buildings.

farmyard

/ ˈfɑːmˌjɑːd /

noun

1. 1. an area surrounded by or adjacent to farm buildings
   2. ( as modifier )

      farmyard animals

Word History and Origins

Origin of farmyard¹

First recorded in 1740–50; farm + yard ²

Example Sentences

You can listen to 'On Your Farm - For the Love of Plants' from Farmyard Nurseries, Llandysul on BBC Radio 4 at 0635 Sunday October 13, and afterwards via BBC Sounds.

From BBC

Their sheepdog, known to bark when anyone visited the farm, had disappeared and locals said it was found drowned in the farmyard well - though this is not referenced in the police report.

From BBC

So how quick is it, and can a tiny company working out of a farmyard close to the city really take on the world of Formula 1?

From BBC

“It’s really important for me to recognize and acknowledge what’s important for others beyond my own farmyard and AM radio is one of those things,” she said.

From Seattle Times

More than 1,000 pigs have died following a fire at a farmyard building on the Gorey Road in Dungannon, County Tyrone.

From BBC