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1barnyard
noun barn·yard \-ˌyärd\
: an area of ground near a barn that usually has a fence around it
Full Definition of BARNYARD
: a usually fenced area adjoining a barn
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First Known Use of BARNYARD
14th century
Rhymes with BARNYARD
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2barnyard
adjective
: of or relating to a farm
: not polite : somewhat crude or rude
Full Definition of BARNYARD
: smutty, earthy, scatological <barnyard humor>
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First Known Use of BARNYARD
1927
BARNYARD Defined for Kids
barnyard
noun barn·yard \ˈbärn-ˌyärd\
Definition of BARNYARD for Kids
: a usually fenced area next to a barn
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