farmhouse

noun

farm·​house ˈfärm-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce farmhouse (audio)
: a dwelling on a farm

Examples of farmhouse in a Sentence

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Toiling Out of Sight New York’s countryside, where in some areas verdant hills are dotted with bright red barns and clustered farmhouses, is a popular retreat for city dwellers and a tourism destination for recreational fruit picking, beer tasting and hayrides. Ana Ley, New York Times, 30 May 2025 Little Cat Lodge Hillsdale The mid-1800s farmhouse that is today Little Cat Lodge sits right on the New York–Massachusetts border, where the Hudson Valley meets the Berkshires. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025 An early morning fire that destroyed a farmhouse on Princess Diana’s childhood estate is suspected to be arson. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025 Start at the Andalusia Interpretive Center to take in artifacts and artwork before a quick golf cart ride to the main farmhouse to tour the rooms of O'Connor’s former home. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for farmhouse

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of farmhouse was in 1533

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“Farmhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmhouse. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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farmhouse

noun
farm·​house -ˌhau̇s How to pronounce farmhouse (audio)
: a dwelling on a farm
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