Use 'byre' when referring to farming and rural life, as it's associated with agricultural environments. The old stone byre stands as a reminder of the village's farming past.
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Historic Term
'Byre' is an old term and may not be commonly used in modern urban contexts. The museum's exhibit includes a replica of a traditional byre.
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British English
'Byre' is more commonly used in British English, especially in Scotland and Northern England. We visited a byre during our trip to the Scottish countryside.