barnyard
noun
barn·yard
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Definition of barnyard
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a usually fenced area adjoining a barn
barnyard
adjectiveDefinition of barnyard (Entry 2 of 2)
: smutty, earthy, scatological
barnyard humor
Examples of barnyard in a Sentence
Adjective
goats, pigs, and other barnyard animalsRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
The 40th annual Fall Festival features tours of the Deerfield Historic Village, vintage cars, games and activities for all ages, a barnyard petting farm, artisan demos, music, food and more. — chicagotribune.com, "Calendar: Family friendly improvisation Saturday in Libertyville," 3 Sep. 2019 Piney Acres Farm starts with some pre-show fun with hayrides, a playground and barnyard activities. — Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, "These are the 22 best things to do with kids around Indianapolis in September," 3 Sep. 2019 Smiling Hill Farm This 1720 family spread has a barnyard petting area as well as more than 40 flavors of ice cream. — David Lyon, BostonGlobe.com, "Ten iconic New England ice cream shops to try this summer," 29 May 2019 In addition to the circus and barnyard acts, passersby will fill in as guests. — Hillary Davis, Daily Pilot, "Yes, there is a wedding taking place at the O.C. Fair — and everyone’s invited," 8 Aug. 2019 The sun is shining, the hay is piled high and friendly barnyard animals roam over lush green grass. — Melissa Hendrickson, Smithsonian, "How American Brewers Employed Fine Art to Sell Beer," 6 Aug. 2019 The games continue Sunday along with a barnyard petting zoo and twisted balloon creatures. — Joan Rusek, cleveland.com, "Spaz out in Solon with games, food and the Spazmatics: Valley Views," 20 July 2019 This interactive experience features eight species of barnyard animals. — Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, "Here's everything you need to know about the 2019 Indiana State Fair," 15 July 2019 Aromas of barnyard or sweaty saddle can indicate the presence of brettanomyces, a spoilage yeast that, at low concentrations, is considered a desirable, stylistic trait in certain wines. — Stephanie Miskew, Fox News, "3 ways to tell if a bottle of wine is bad and what to do about it," 10 Oct. 2016Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Lard has been beloved now and then but often tastes too barnyard-y. — Los Angeles Times, "Duck fat: the magic ingredient you didn’t know your peach pie needed," 27 July 2019 Remlinger Farms Country Fair Fun Park ONGOING Barnyard animals, pony rides, steam train, kiddie rides, entertainment, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation; $12.76-$14.94 (425-333-4135 or remlingerfarms.com/index.htm). — Madeline Mckenzie, The Seattle Times, "Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more," 22 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'barnyard.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for barnyard
barnyard
noun
English Language Learners Definition of barnyard
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an area of ground near a barn that usually has a fence around it
barnyard
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of barnyard (Entry 2 of 2)
: of or relating to a farm
US, informal
: not polite : somewhat crude or rude
See the full definition for barnyard in the English Language Learners Dictionary
barnyard
noun
barn·yard
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Kids Definition of barnyard
: a usually fenced area next to a barn