agriculture
noun
ag·ri·cul·ture
ˈa-gri-ˌkəl-chər 
: the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock and in varying degrees the preparation and marketing of the resulting products
cleared the land to use it for agriculture
Examples of agriculture in a Sentence
They cleared the land to use it for agriculture.
the forest was cut down, and the land given over to agriculture
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
At the time, tobacco dominated eastern North Carolina agriculture, but farmers also needed a dependable place to sell livestock.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
It’s been 10 years since the company began growing its own organic crops in two French domains, which are like open-air laboratories where regenerative agriculture is used.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Vendors and shoppers come together to celebrate the city, its agriculture, and its people by supporting local businesses and attending events.
—Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for agriculture
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“Agriculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agriculture. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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agriculture
noun
ag·ri·cul·ture
ˈag-ri-ˌkəl-chər
: the science or occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock : farming
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