farmhouse

noun

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

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Another not-so-mini reni is documented throughout the season: the addition of a spectacular dining room to the farmhouse that will fit her whole extended family for holidays. Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Barrel + Beam Barrel + Beam is a rustic craft brewery specializing in farmhouse ales and barrel-aged beers. Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025 Tucked deep in the rural heart of Alentejo, just two hours south of Lisbon, the 40-key farmhouse hotel São Lourenço do Barrocal offers a quiet contrast to Portugal’s more bustling destinations. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025 The blue and white checkered pattern matches the pastel tones of Easter as well as a classic farmhouse look. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.

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farmhouse

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