Barn Definition

barn

Part of speech: noun

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals (physics) a unit of nuclear cross section; the effective circular area that one particle presents to another as a target for an encounter

"Barn" in song lyrics

See how barn is used in real songs:

  • "Decrepit sickly dogs get shot behind the barn"
    Aesop Rock — Bazooka Tooth
  • "We navigate the yellow corn hype for the barn"
    Aesop Rock — Winners Take All
  • "And bought enough fireworks from the bullies to blow up a small barn"
    Aesop Rock — Five Fingers

Usage tips for "barn"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "barn" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for barn to find words that pair well.

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