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barn

[bahrn] / bɑrn /
NOUN
animal shelter
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The cave had likely served as a long-term feeding site for giant barn owls, which repeatedly brought prey back to the same location over many generations.

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

From an otter, which the beaver pair seem to tolerate, to a hunting barn owl on the water's edge.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

I like to head down to the barn, saddle up a horse and ride.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Pa stared out at the barn with a faraway look in his eyes.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney