noun
granary
GRANREE
noun
1
A building or structure used to store harvested grain.
"The old granary at the edge of the farm still smells faintly of wheat."
"Farmers filled the granary before the first frost hit."
2
A region known for growing large amounts of grain, often called the "breadbasket" of a country.
"The Midwest is often called the granary of the United States."
How to Use Granary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place — either a building or a whole region — where grain is stored or grown in bulk.
Common pairings
a granary of Europe
granary bread
fill the granary
Word Forms
granaries plural, granarys plural
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Etymology
From Latin granarium, a storeroom for grain, itself built on granum, "grain." It shares a root with the word "garner."