farmhouse

noun

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

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For dessert, look for a Huon Valley apple tart or a tableside selection of farmhouse and artisan cheeses. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026 Meadowview granted Crabtree and Lagasse permission to search for relics, as long as findings would become part of a future museum in the property’s 1830s farmhouse. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026 Bring the classic Southern farmhouse look home with this patchwork design that reminds us of our grandmothers’ quilts. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 May 2026 The 1790s farmhouse became their home. Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmhouse

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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 28 May. 2026.

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farmhouse

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