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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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Beans and lentils can absorb gluten during manufacturing or farming, so individuals with celiac disease should avoid purchasing beans and lentils from bulk bins. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2025 For many reasons, farming is an uncertain endeavor, Jake Schrader says. Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025 By co-locating with a DC, even energy-hungry projects like fish farming can become carbon-neutral or positive. Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025 While radiation can cause measurable biological damage to individuals, the removal of humans – including farming, hunting and habitat disturbance – has also had a huge impact. New Atlas, 27 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

farming

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

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