Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: farmyard
IPA transcription: [f'ɑɹmj,ɑɹd]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: farmyard
    Meaning: an area adjacent to farm buildings
Usage examples
  • About the middle of the lane was a farmyard, and a little way farther a cottage.
  • Rachel, as she followed her mother out from the farmyard gate, had not a word to say.
  • The three vagabonds soon came near a farmyard, where, upon the barn door, the cock was sitting crowing with all his might.
  • Soon after passing the gate of the farmyard, she thought she heard steps behind her, seemingly soft and swift, and naturally felt a little apprehension; but her thoughts flew to the one hiding-place for thoughts and hearts and lives, and she felt no terror. At the same time something moved her to quicken her pace.