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

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

As the large herd was being gathered in the farmyard, a group of seven or eight cows with five or six calves escaped past Mr Nixon and disappeared over the brow of the hill.

From BBC

Shops throughout Irvinestown have got involved in a window display competition and a farmyard scene has been set up at the base of the town clock.

From BBC