farmer

noun

farm·​er ˈfär-mər 

1

: a person who pays a fixed sum for some privilege or source of income

2

: a person who cultivates land or crops or raises animals (such as livestock or fish)

3

: yokel, bumpkin

Synonyms of farmer

• cultivator

Examples of farmer in a Sentence

My uncle has been a farmer for 60 years.

a young farmer whose family has been growing wheat for many generations

Recent Examples on the Web

Kevin Costner is the Iowa farmer who hears strange voices and builds a ball field in his corn. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Over the last three years, farmers in California and Arizona have agreed to leave hay fields dry part of the year in exchange for federal payments. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Hall was 52 years old and a respected doctor, farmer and community leader at home. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026

Having grown up with a deep connection to the land and an appreciation for farmers (his father worked in agriculture and livestock), sustainability and reliance on local producers remain central to his ethos. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing farmer

• dirt farmer
• farmer cheese
• farmer's lung
• farmer's market
• gentleman farmer
• non-farmer
• tenant farmer

Rhymes for farmer

• armor
• charmer
• harmer

Kids Definition

farmer

noun

farm·​er ˈfär-mər 

: a person who cultivates land or crops or raises animals

Biographical Definition

Farmer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Far·​mer ˈfär-mər 

Fannie Merritt 1857–1915 American cookery expert

Farmer

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

James Leonard 1920–1999 American civil rights leader