farming

noun

farm·​ing ˈfär-miŋ How to pronounce farming (audio)
: the practice of agriculture or aquaculture

Examples of farming in a Sentence

since an ancestor settled there in the 19th century, farming has been the only occupation for six generations of the family
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Bryan’s mission is to create an experience for his fans by celebrating both music and farming. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025 The winery has also earned high praises for its regenerative farming practices under Vineyard Manager Greg Pennyroyal. Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 Even farmers in my home state of Iowa use it now for precision farming. Steve Grubbs, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 The politics around farming are even more contentious these days, with age-old problems remaining and new ones getting worse – including extreme weather that’s becoming increasingly unpredictable thanks to climate change, and a volatile market subject to trade wars and tariffs. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for farming

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of farming was in 1642

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“Farming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farming. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

farming

noun
farm·​ing
ˈfär-miŋ
: the occupation or business of a person who farms

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