farmhouse

noun

farm·​house ˈfärm-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce farmhouse (audio)
Synonyms of farmhousenext
: a dwelling on a farm

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Visitors will find access to an interpretive center, a visitor center, the Craig House, an 18th-century farmhouse, picnic tables and playgrounds. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026 Outside a stone farmhouse, a tractor was partly obscured by an orchard that had erupted in white blossoms. Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Right now, her farmhouse-meets-vintage styles are on super sale at Wayfair. Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026 Add some farmhouse flair with this accent chair packed with charming details, like spindle legs, nailhead trim, and a visible woodgrain frame. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmhouse

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of farmhouse was in 1533

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“Farmhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmhouse. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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farmhouse

noun
farm·​house -ˌhau̇s How to pronounce farmhouse (audio)
: a dwelling on a farm
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