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hayloft

hay·loft
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hey-lawft, -loft]
    • /ˈheɪˌlɔft, -ˌlɒft/
    • /ˈheɪlɔft/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hey-lawft, -loft]
    • /ˈheɪˌlɔft, -ˌlɒft/

Definitions of hayloft word

  • noun hayloft a loft in a stable or barn for the storage of hay. 1
  • noun hayloft A loft over a stable or barn used for storing hay or straw. 1
  • noun hayloft the upper part of a barn, used for storing hay 0
  • noun hayloft a loft, or upper story, in a barn or stable, for storing hay 0
  • noun hayloft The upper storey of a barn used for storing hay. 0

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Origin of hayloft

First appearance:

before 1565
One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; hay + loft

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Parts of speech for Hayloft

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hayloft popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

hayloft usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for hayloft

noun hayloft

  • warehouse — a building, or a part of one, for the storage of goods, merchandise, etc.
  • granary — a storehouse or repository for grain, especially after it has been threshed or husked.

Top questions with hayloft

  • what is a hayloft?
  • what does hayloft mean?

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