Pronunciation

/bɑːrn/

Definitions

Noun

1. A building for storing farm animals and their equipment: A large, usually wooden structure where livestock are kept, often with haylofts and stalls.
   • Example: “The farmer parked his tractor in the barn.”
2. An old-fashioned or rustic place or atmosphere: A cozy, nostalgic setting reminiscent of rural life.
   • Example: “The barn dance was filled with the aroma of hay and country music.”

Verb

1. To store or shelter something in a barn: To place (animals, tools, or equipment) in a barn for safety or convenience.
   • Example: “They barned the horses for the night.”
2. To house or shelter: To provide a place of refuge or shelter.
   • Example: “The community came together to help those who had lost their barns in the flood.”

Adjective

1. Relating to a barn or its contents: Denoting a building or an object associated with farming or rural life.
   • Example: “The barn-red paint on the house matched the surrounding landscape.”

Phrases

• “Keep the barn door open” means to be welcoming or accessible to others.
• “Barn raising” is a community event where people work together to build a new barn.
• “Barn owl’s hoot” refers to the distinctive sound made by these birds.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children were fascinated by the hay bales in the barn.”
• Verb: “After a long day’s work, he returned the tractor to the barn.”
• Adjective: “The old barn served as a gathering place for the annual harvest festival.”

Synonyms

• Stable
• Hayloft -畜栏
• Granary
• Outbuilding

Note: The last synonym provided is in Chinese (畜栏).