Byre
/ˈbaɪər/noun
A barn for cows.
The farmer keeps his cows in the byre during the winter.
Often appears as...
- cow byre
- stone byre
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Rural Setting
Use 'byre' when referring to farming and rural life, as it's associated with agricultural environments.
The old stone byre stands as a reminder of the village's farming past.
Pro Tip 2/3Historic Term
'Byre' is an old term and may not be commonly used in modern urban contexts.
The museum's exhibit includes a replica of a traditional byre.
Pro Tip 3/3British English
'Byre' is more commonly used in British English, especially in Scotland and Northern England.
We visited a byre during our trip to the Scottish countryside.
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