Barnyard — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈbärn-ˌyärd/ barn·yard

Meaning & Definition of Barnyard

Barnyard (noun)

  1. a usually fenced area adjoining a barn

Barnyard (adjective)

  1. smutty, earthy, scatological

Barnyard (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in earthy, vulgar

    similar: coarse, coarse-grained, crude, earthy, foul, gross, vulgar, leering, dirty, filthy, gutter, indecent, lascivious, locker-room, nasty, obscene, pornographic, porny, prurient, raunchy, smutty, stag, unprintable, unpublishable, warm, X-rated, bawdy, blue, gamy, lewd, off, off-color, racy, ribald, risqué, salty, spicy, suggestive, immodest, indecorous, indelicate, naughty
    opposite: clean, decent, G-rated, nonobscene, innocuous, inoffensive, priggish, prim, prudish, puritanical, staid, straitlaced, Victorian, correct, decorous, genteel, nice, polite, proper, respectable, seemly

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Barnyard

The most common words with a similar meaning to Barnyard:

coarse, coarse-grained, crude, earthy, foul, gross, vulgar, leering, dirty, filthy, gutter, indecent, lascivious, locker-room, nasty, obscene, pornographic, porny, prurient, raunchy, smutty, stag, unprintable, unpublishable, warm, X-rated, bawdy, blue, gamy, lewd, off, off-color, racy, ribald, risqué, salty, spicy, suggestive, immodest, indecorous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Barnyard

Words with the opposite meaning of Barnyard:

clean, decent, G-rated, nonobscene, innocuous, inoffensive, priggish, prim, prudish, puritanical, staid, straitlaced, Victorian, correct, decorous, genteel, nice, polite, proper, respectable, seemly

Origin & Etymology of Barnyard

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Barnyard

barnyard grass

Frequently Asked Questions about Barnyard

What does "Barnyard" mean?

"Barnyard" means a usually fenced area adjoining a barn. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a usually fenced area adjoining a barn.

What is another word for "Barnyard"?

Other words for "Barnyard" include coarse, coarse-grained, crude, earthy, foul, gross, vulgar and leering. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Barnyard" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Barnyard"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Barnyard". Common alternatives include coarse, coarse-grained, crude, earthy, foul, gross, vulgar, leering, dirty and filthy.

What is the opposite of "Barnyard"?

Antonyms of "Barnyard" include clean, decent, G-rated, nonobscene, innocuous, inoffensive, priggish and prim.

Is "Barnyard" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Barnyard" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Barnyard"?

"Barnyard" is pronounced /ˈbärn-ˌyärd/ and divided into syllables as barn·yard.

What is the origin of the word "Barnyard"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Barnyard" meaning "as in earthy, vulgar"?

When "Barnyard" (adjective) means as in earthy, vulgar, synonyms include coarse, coarse-grained, crude, earthy, foul and gross. Opposites in this sense include clean, decent, G-rated and nonobscene.