farmyard

Everyday

A farmyard is the area round the farm buildings, often with animals and machines in it. tree →

In the lessons

In children's books, songs and early science lessons, farmyard animals (hens, cows, pigs, sheep, ducks, horses) and their sounds are a common topic. Phrases: «farmyard animals», «in the farmyard», «farmyard noises».

Examples

• The hens pecked at seeds in the farmyard. tree →
• The farmyard was muddy after the rain. tree →
• We learned the names of farmyard animals and their babies. tree →
• A tractor rumbled across the farmyard. tree →
• The pig escaped from the farmyard. tree →
• Can you make farmyard noises? Moo! Baa! Oink! tree →
• Wash your hands after touching farmyard animals. tree →
• TWO GAME COCKS were fiercely fighting for the mastery of the farmyard. tree →

Note

Countable. One word: farm + yard. Safety: wash hands after visiting farm animals, and keep away from big machines.