What does BYRES mean?

Definition of "byres" 1. Parts of Speech:

Byres is a noun.

2. Definitions:

Byres are cowsheds or cattle pens.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈbaɪrz/

UK: /ˈbaɪəz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "byres" comes from the Old English word "byre" which means "cowshed" or "barn". Byres are typically used to house cattle or other livestock. The term is most commonly used in British English.

5. Synonyms:

Cowsheds, cattle pens, barns.

6. Related Words:

Barns, sheds, farms, pens, stalls.

7. Example Sentences:

• The farmer led the cows into the byre for the night.
• The byres were cleaned and disinfected before new cattle were brought in.
• The old barn was converted into a modern byre for the farmers herd.