haymow

[ hey-mou ]

noun

1. hay stored in a barn.
2. hayloft.

haymow

/ ˈheɪˌmaʊ /

noun

1. a part of a barn where hay is stored
2. a quantity of hay stored in a barn or loft

Word History and Origins

Origin of haymow¹

First recorded in 1470–80; hay + mow ²

Example Sentences

Colleen Mason says her adult children nearly fell on the floor laughing when she called the upper part of a barn where the hay is stored a “haymow.”

From Washington Post

The barn’s rafters have been made into tables, and the oak floor trusses of the haymow are now part of the bar top, drink rail and window sills.

From Washington Times

There, cuddled in the haymow, were Grommet, the smith’s lardy daughter, and the pockmarked pig boy from the manor.

From Literature

Stacking bales in a haymow, Shoving horses or cows around.

From New York Times

After that, Carla said they plan to redo the haymow to add more space for their guests.

From Washington Times