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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Nestled in the countryside of La Grange, Texas, the home draws inspiration from classic European farmhouses, incorporating a swooping roofline and a mix of stone and wood finishes, giving the home cozy curb appeal. Cece Lesesne, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025 The kitchen had a farmhouse kitchen sink, double ovens and an island, and the formal dining room had wainscotting. Addie Morfoot, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 Jim Victor's and Marie Pelton's old farmhouse is nestled at the bottom of a hill about 15 minutes outside Philadelphia, surrounded by new, upscale townhomes and a park across the winding street. Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025 In 2022, Jim Croce was honored by Pennsylvania with an historical marker on his old farmhouse there. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 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 13 Feb. 2025.

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farmhouse

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