farming

noun

farm·​ing ˈfär-miŋ How to pronounce farming (audio)
Synonyms of farmingnext
: 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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After the war, the two of them set about establishing a utopian farming colony, based on equality and reclaiming the land for common use. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 May 2026 First, Prince William visited with a group of young farmers and their families in Swaledale to learn how farming has evolved through the decades of multi-generational stewardship and what unique problems farmers are facing today. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 Activities such as opening and cleaning long unused buildings, cleaning up rodent nests or droppings without appropriate precautions, and working in a field that increases exposure to rodents, such as construction, utility work, pest control and farming, also can up the risks. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026 Their portfolio includes profiles, breaking restaurant news, and stories about dining trends and farming. Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for farming

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 9 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

farming

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

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