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barnum

 

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Noun barnum has 1 sense
  1. Barnum, P. T. Barnum, Phineas Taylor Barnum - United States showman who popularized the circus (1810-1891)
    --1 is a kind of showman, promoter, impresario

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Barnum


Noun (Proper)

A famous American showman and entrepreneur known for his circus, P.T. Barnum.

Example sentence: P.T. Barnum revolutionized entertainment with his traveling circus.

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Noun

1. A large building used for housing livestock, storing agricultural equipment, or other purposes.

Example sentence: The storm damaged our barn, and we had to repair it before winter.

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2. A place or establishment where a specific type of product is manufactured or stored.

Example sentence: The winery's barn consisted of rows and rows of oak barrels.

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Verb

1. To store or keep something in a barn.

Example sentence: We barned our tools over the winter to protect them from the elements.

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2. To borrow money against the value of livestock or crops.

Example sentence: The farmer decided to barn against his livestock in order to fund his new equipment purchase.

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