farmland

noun

farm·​land ˈfärm-ˌland How to pronounce farmland (audio)
: land used or suitable for farming

Examples of farmland in a Sentence

50 acres of rich farmland
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Stunning vistas, wooden bridges, rushing streams, charming towns, and miles upon miles of surrounding farmland are in store for hikers. Stacey Lastoe, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025 The tribute features a likeness of a farmer standing in front of his field — with a tractor, a large barn, a windmill and some flowers representing the farmland. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Raccoons thrive in nearly every environment across the 48 contiguous states, from dense cities to rural farmland, according to The Humane World, a nonprofit wildlife organization. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 So Ford decided to build an office building on the lawn and among the trees in the center of Dearborn's farmlands that were once owned by Henry Ford. Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for farmland

Word History

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of farmland was in 1638

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“Farmland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmland. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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farmland

noun
farm·​land ˈfärm-ˌland How to pronounce farmland (audio)
: land used or suitable for farming

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