Meaning of the word farmyard in English

What does farmyard mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

farmyard

US /ˈfɑːrm.jɑːrd/
UK /ˈfɑːm.jɑːd/

Noun

an area of ground next to a farmhouse, typically enclosed, where farm animals are kept and farm work is done

Example:
The children loved playing in the farmyard, watching the chickens and pigs.
The old tractor was parked in the middle of the muddy farmyard.