barnyard
word
Definition
A barnyard is an area near a barn, usually on a farm, where animals like chickens, cows, and pigs are kept or gather.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in American English and farm contexts. Refers specifically to the open area near a barn, not the barn itself. Commonly paired with 'animals' or used in 'barnyard smell' or 'barnyard animals'. Rarely used formally; more often in stories or casual speech.
Spanish: corral de granja - patio de graneroPortuguese (BR): quintal da fazenda - curralPortuguese (PT): pátio da quinta - curralChinese (Simplified): 农家院 - 牲口院Chinese (Traditional): 農家院 - 畜欄Hindi: गोशाला का आंगनArabic: فناء الحظيرةBengali: বার্নইয়ার্ড - খামারের উঠানRussian: двор (при амбаре) - скотный дворJapanese: 家畜小屋の庭 - 牛舎の前の庭Vietnamese: sân trại - sân chuồngKorean: 헛간 마당 - 축사 앞마당Turkish: ahır avlusu - çiftlik avlusuUrdu: کھلی جگہ (کھیت کے قریب جہاں جانور رکھے جاتے ہیں)Indonesian: halaman kandang - halaman peternakan
Example Sentences
The chickens ran around the barnyard.
basic
There are many ducks in the barnyard.
basic
The cow stood in the middle of the barnyard.
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You could tell from the muddy boots he’d been working in the barnyard all morning.
natural
The kids love playing games out in the barnyard after chores.
natural
At sunrise, the whole barnyard comes alive with animal sounds.
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