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barn

Pronunciation: [bɑrn]

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Learn how to use barn in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “farm”

(noun) a large building on a farm where farmers keep animals like cows and horses, or where they store things like hay. It's usually found in the countryside.

Example

The farmer stored all the hay in the barn for the winter.

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There isn't a barn on this small piece of land; it's just an empty field.

Example

What animals do you think live in the barn?

Context: “architecture”

(noun) a building that is often painted red and has a big open space inside. Besides storing things, it can also be used for events or as a workshop.

Example

They held a beautiful wedding in the old barn, decorated with lights.

Example

The old barn fell down during the storm, so it can't be used anymore.

Example

Have you ever been to a party in a barn?

How to pronounce barn

Pronunciation: [bɑrn]

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