Stockyard

Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːˌkjɑːrd/

Stockyard (noun)

  1. A fenced area where animals, especially cattle, are kept before being sold or moved to another place.
  2. A yard used to store large amounts of goods or materials until they are shipped or processed.

Examples

  • The stockyard keeps cattle calm before transport.
  • Cattle wait in the stockyard until they are counted.