Definition

A location where bricks are produced or manufactured.

Example

The workers at the brickyard were busy shaping the clay into bricks.

Conversation

Have you ever visited a brickyard?

No, I haven't! What’s it like?

It's pretty interesting to see how they make bricks.

That sounds cool! I'd love to check out a brickyard sometime.

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Root Explanation

Brickyard is formed from "brick" (from Old English "bricc", meaning a building material made of clay) and "yard" (from Old English "geard", meaning an enclosed area or yard). A brickyard is a place where bricks are made or stored, typically an enclosed area for this purpose.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'yard' as an 'enclosed area' where 'bricks' are made or kept. This helps you remember that a brickyard is a place for bricks.

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