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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Keep scrolling to see even more farmhouse decor my Southern mom is a fan of at Wayfair. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 24 July 2025 The Italianate-style farmhouse was built in 1861 by the Peter Flanagan family with clay bricks made onsite at 106th Street and Kincaid Drive. John Tuohy, IndyStar, 23 July 2025 The blue-tiled tea house is modeled after a traditional Japanese farmhouse. Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 23 July 2025 Whimsy Farms fits right in in Sagaponack, which is home to many multimillion-dollar farmhouse estates. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for farmhouse

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First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Aug. 2025.

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farmhouse

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