as in farm
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock
many of the area's proud, old farmsteads have been bulldozed by developers to make way for condominiums
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Recent Examples of farmstead
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
One of the farmsteads had a primary residence and two outbuildings that were likely used for textile production, experts said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
The farmstead will still include Latta House, an historic landmark, and an original meat house.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
The week-long day camp will introduce children entering third through sixth grade to both the historic and modern methods of farming while experiencing a little bit of farm life at the historic farmstead, camp organizers said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
One of the farmsteads had a primary residence and two outbuildings that were likely used for textile production, experts said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
The farmstead will still include Latta House, an historic landmark, and an original meat house.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
The week-long day camp will introduce children entering third through sixth grade to both the historic and modern methods of farming while experiencing a little bit of farm life at the historic farmstead, camp organizers said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farmstead
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President Trump vowed to help protect agricultural workers just days after federal immigration officials targeted farms and meat packing plants in a widespread effort to detain people without legal status.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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Pete’s brother, a former hockey player who misses his glory days, is an alcoholic who cares for the family’s large mink farm.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2025
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The operation is massive: participants haul wagons and horses up to Nevada from all over California and coordinate nightly rest stops in shopping centers, ranches, even neighborhoods.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Blue Origin, the space company founded and owned by Jeff Bezos, launched six people to the edge of space Saturday, May 31, from Bezos' ranch in West Texas, CBS News reports.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 6,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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“Farmstead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmstead. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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