farmyard
noun
farm·yard
ˈfärm-ˌyärd 
: land around or enclosed by farm buildings
especially
: barnyard
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Whether furry pets, farmyard animals, or creatures of the wild, animal antics are endlessly fascinating.
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Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Originating in Bern, Switzerland, these dogs were bred as versatile farm helpers, excelling in tasks like herding, drafting, and protecting the farmyard.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Old Trafford was good for ducks of the farmyard variety.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo has announced the arrival of five new Guinea hog piglets to the farmyard family, according to a release.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2024
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Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Originating in Bern, Switzerland, these dogs were bred as versatile farm helpers, excelling in tasks like herding, drafting, and protecting the farmyard.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Old Trafford was good for ducks of the farmyard variety.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo has announced the arrival of five new Guinea hog piglets to the farmyard family, according to a release.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Farmyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmyard. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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farmyard
noun
farm·yard
-ˌyärd
: space around or enclosed by farm buildings
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