farmland

noun

farm·​land ˈfärm-ˌland How to pronounce farmland (audio)
: land used or suitable for farming

Examples of farmland in a Sentence

50 acres of rich farmland
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In the forests and farmland of eastern Poland, Grzegorz Wróbl set out on a mission to find fossils. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025 As part of those projects, the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy will acquire a 399-acre easement in the Agricultural Security Corridor – Eastern Shore Heartland Rural Legacy Area to protect farmland, woodlands, and several species of birds. Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025 Avocado trees surround the course, perched on a bluff above Ventura County’s rich farmland, and views of the Channel Islands and Pacific Ocean are available on a clear day from the practice range. David Weiss, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 In fact, in the United States, arable farmland has actually been in downtrend for several years. Sal Gilbertie, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for farmland

Word History

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of farmland was in 1638

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“Farmland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmland. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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farmland

noun
farm·​land ˈfärm-ˌland How to pronounce farmland (audio)
: land used or suitable for farming

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