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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The exhibit allows attendees to see how farmers, chefs and producers are reconnecting food, farming and culture. Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025 In this view, the frontier progressed from hunting, to ranching and mining, to farming and industrialization. Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2025 Working in concert with The Nature Conservancy, Rulon has adapted his farming methods to prevent pollutants from seeping into the river. Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025 Regenerative agriculture, or sustainable farming, is another key to building resiliency and lowering emission impact. Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for farming

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

farming

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

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