farmyard

[ fahrm-yahrd ]

/ ˈfɑrmˌyɑrd /

a yard or enclosure surrounded by or connected with farm buildings.

Origin of farmyard

First recorded in 1740–50; farm + yard²

There are always a number of soluble nitrogenous bodies in farmyard manure.

Manures and the principles of manuring |Charles Morton Aikman
Anna followed her back to the farmyard, where she pushed open the door of a shed, and beckoned her companion in.

Thistle and Rose |Amy Walton
All the farmyard folk agreed that Farmer Green took the best of care of everybody.

The Tale of Grunty Pig |Arthur Scott Bailey
He points them at a grunter, which plunges through the farmyard.

The Virginians |William Makepeace Thackeray

However, no harm happened—only a guinea-fowl suddenly ran across the farmyard, screaming in its usual harsh voice.

The Adventures of A Brownie |Miss Mulock

farmyard

/ (ˈfɑːmˌjɑːd) /