Definition

A large pile of dried grass that is stacked together, often found in fields.

Example

The farmer stored the hay in a big haystack for the winter.

Conversation

Did you see the haystack at the farm yesterday?

Yeah, it looked huge!

I wonder how long it takes to build a haystack like that.

Probably a while, especially with all the hay they have to gather.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Haystack → The word is formed from "hay" (from Old English *heg*, meaning dried grass) and "stack" (from Old Norse *stakkr*, meaning a pile or heap). A haystack refers to a pile or heap of dried grass.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'pile' ('stack') of 'dried grass' ('hay') — that's what a haystack is.

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