hayloft

noun

hay·​loft ˈhā-ˌlȯft How to pronounce hayloft (audio)
: a loft especially for storing hay

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The assassin is probably Olsen, who is tied up in the hayloft of Maggie’s barn. James Grebey, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024 The old woman caring for Bruno hid with him in the hayloft of a barn. Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024 There’s room for two cars, and the hayloft has the potential to be converted into additional living space. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024 Courtesy image Outside are pastures, gardens, a saltwater pool, patios, a firepit, and a horse barn with stalls, haylofts, and storage for cars and equipment. The Week Staff, The Week, 23 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for hayloft 

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hayloft was in 1530

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“Hayloft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hayloft. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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hayloft

noun
hay·​loft -ˌlȯft How to pronounce hayloft (audio)
: the upper part of a barn where hay is stored

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