farmyard
Meanings
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noun
A small enclosed area on a farm where farm animals are kept and where crops are grown for their own use.
- "The chickens in the farmyard lay fresh eggs every morning."
- "The farmer tended to the crops in his farmyard."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with farmyardyard , ard , bard , ardour , ardor
Variants
List of all variants of farmyard that leads to same resultfarmyard , farmyards
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The term 'farmyard' is derived from the Old English term 'firmburg' which means 'strong fortified place' or 'fortified farm'. Over time, it came to specifically refer to the area where farm animals were kept and crops were grown.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The average size of a farmyard in the United States is about 200 acres.
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The term 'farmyard' is also used in the United Kingdom to refer to a yard or courtyard attached to a house or farm building.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
livestock: Animals raised for their meat, milk, eggs, or other products. Farmyards often contain livestock such as cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep.
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crop: A plant or group of plants grown for food, fiber, or other uses. Farmyards often contain crops such as corn, wheat, and vegetables.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The farmyard has been a central part of rural life for centuries, representing the heart of agricultural production. It has been depicted in literature, art, and music as a symbol of simple living and self-sufficiency.
How to Memorize "farmyard"
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visualize
- Imagine a large, open area with farm animals grazing and crops growing. Visualize a red barn, a chicken coop, and a pig pen.
- Close your eyes and picture the smell of fresh hay and manure. Visualize the sound of chickens clucking and pigs oinking. -
associate
- Associate the word 'farmyard' with the image of a red barn and farm animals. Remember that it's where crops are grown and animals are raised.
- Think of the farmyard as the heart of a farm, where all the action takes place. -
mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Farm Animals Yield Meat, Eggs, and Dairy' to remember what is produced on a farmyard.
- Create a mental image of a barnyard scene and recall the details to remember the word 'farmyard'.
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