an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
"The farmer drove the tractor into the barn to unload the freshly harvested wheat and check on the cows resting in the stalls."
A building, often found on a farm, used for storage or keeping animals such as cattle.
"The toddler ran into his father's arms, calling him a barn because of his wide stance and strong build."
A child.
In plain English: A barn is a large building on a farm where animals live and crops are stored.
"The old barn stood at the end of the driveway with its red doors painted fresh green."
Usage: A barn is specifically designed to house livestock and store large quantities of hay or grain rather than serving as living quarters for people. Unlike smaller sheds which typically hold only tools or equipment, a barn features high ceilings and wide doors suitable for moving heavy farm machinery and animals in and out.
To lay up in a barn.
"Please be careful to stack the hay properly so it lays up well in the barn for winter storage."
The word "barn" comes from Old English compounds meaning a dwelling for storing grain like barley. It traveled into modern English through Middle English while retaining its original sense of an agricultural storage building.