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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

stockyards

/ˈstɒkˌjɑːrdz/ noun · British & US
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What does stockyards mean?

noun

A place where livestock are kept for sale, especially cattle, or a large area of land used for this purpose. A stockyard is also a place where goods are stored or sold, especially in a market.

Example

"The city's stockyards were once a major hub for the cattle industry."

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