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barn

[bahrn] / bɑrn /
NOUN
animal shelter
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A giant barn owl, a type of rodent called a hutia, and a burrowing bee entered a cave.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The zoo’s elephant complex spans 17 acres and includes a wooded preserve not open to public viewing as well as a 36,650-square-foot barn.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

According to the Sun, the book was taken to the workshop in the programme's barn by Monkhouse's daughter and his comedy writing partner.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Possibilities, subject to a public consultation, include badgers and otters as well as frogs, hedgehogs, barn owls and newts.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Until the mad animal was taken care of, children were kept indoors and all stock was brought into the barn lot.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls