Hayloft vs. Haymow — What's the Difference?

A hayloft is a space above a barn, stable or cow-shed, traditionally used for storage of hay or other fodder for the animals below. Haylofts were used mainly before the widespread use of very large hay bales, which allow simpler handling of bulk hay.

See hayloft.

A loft for storing hay. Also called haymow.

The hay stored in a hayloft.

The upper storey of a barn used for storing hay.

(Archaic) A haystack.

A loft or scaffold for hay.

A pile of hay stored in a barn.

A loft for storing hay

The place in a barn where hay is stored.

A mow or mass of hay laid up in a barn for preservation.

The place in a barn where hay is deposited.