English

barn

bɑɹn, bɑrn, bɑːrn
Meaning: a large farm building used for storing grain, hay, or straw or for housing livestock
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: bɑrn, bɑːrn

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Example sentences

The horses were sleeping inside the barn during the storm.
The horses were sleeping inside the barn during the storm.
The farmer is feeding the pigs in the barn.
The farmer is feeding the pigs in the barn.
The farmer is milking the cow in the barn.
The farmer is milking the cow in the barn.
The cock crowed before sunrise behind the barn.
The cock crowed before sunrise behind the barn.
The wagon near the barn is full of hay.
The wagon near the barn is full of hay.

Usage Notes

Commonly found on farms. Can also refer to any large, plain building.

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