Stockyard
noun
A stockyard is an enclosed area where farm animals, such as cattle, are kept for sale.
The farmer took his cattle to the stockyard for the auction.
Often appears as...
- cattle stockyard
- auction stockyard
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A stockyard can also refer to a facility where livestock are temporarily held before transport.
The sheep were housed in the stockyard before their journey to the processing plant.
Often appears as...
- transport stockyard
- temporary holding stockyard
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A stockyard is an enclosed area where farm animals, such as cattle, are kept for sale.
The farmer took his cattle to the stockyard for the auction.
Often appears as...
- cattle stockyard
- auction stockyard
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A stockyard can also refer to a facility where livestock are temporarily held before transport.
The sheep were housed in the stockyard before their journey to the processing plant.
Often appears as...
- transport stockyard
- temporary holding stockyard
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
In agricultural settings, stockyards are important for trade
Farmers often congregate at stockyards to negotiate sales.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
In some cultures, stockyards play a role in community traditions
Stockyards can be central to local festivities such as cattle fairs.
Pro Tip 3/3Vocabulary Building
Understanding 'stockyard' helps in knowing terms related to farming
Related words include 'livestock', 'pen', and 'ranch'.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
In agricultural settings, stockyards are important for trade
Farmers often congregate at stockyards to negotiate sales.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
In some cultures, stockyards play a role in community traditions
Stockyards can be central to local festivities such as cattle fairs.
Pro Tip 3/3Vocabulary Building
Understanding 'stockyard' helps in knowing terms related to farming
Related words include 'livestock', 'pen', and 'ranch'.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
In agricultural settings, stockyards are important for trade
Farmers often congregate at stockyards to negotiate sales.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
In some cultures, stockyards play a role in community traditions
Stockyards can be central to local festivities such as cattle fairs.
Pro Tip 3/3Vocabulary Building
Understanding 'stockyard' helps in knowing terms related to farming
Related words include 'livestock', 'pen', and 'ranch'.
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