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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Tri-State Public Media in southwest Indiana puts a special emphasis on agricultural coverage and has a show dedicated to food and farming given the importance of that industry in its region. David Folkenflik, NPR, 18 July 2025 Commonly used by chefs, woodworkers and those who deal with various tools, sharpening stones can come in handy when sharpening items such as knives, razors, lawnmower blades, farming and gardening tools, scissors, swords, axes, chisels and more. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 July 2025 Japan’s farming population has shrunk around 60% since 1985, while the average age of its farmers has steadily gone up. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 18 July 2025 Penny has reported on everything from national civil rights issues to hog farming in Illinois, Georgia, Texas and now Arkansas. Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 18 July 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

farming

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

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