farmland

noun

farm·​land ˈfärm-ˌland How to pronounce farmland (audio)
Synonyms of farmlandnext
: land used or suitable for farming

Examples of farmland in a Sentence

50 acres of rich farmland
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Similarly to what happens in those two Asian nations ruled by communist governments, the Cuban government will expand the lease of farmland, but the state will continue owning the land. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026 Since taking up farming in 2019, Clarkson has become an outspoken agriculture advocate who has railed against the government’s decision to introduce inheritance tax on farmland in November 2024. ABC News, 17 June 2026 Along the way, travelers will pass the rolling hills, vast forests, and lush farmland of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Kelsey Yandura, Midwest Living, 17 June 2026 Developers have been given the green light to turn 2,000 acres of farmland and wildlife habitat into thousands of new homes near the Natomas area of Sacramento. James Taylor, CBS News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmland

Word History

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of farmland was in 1638

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“Farmland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmland. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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farmland

noun
farm·​land ˈfärm-ˌland How to pronounce farmland (audio)
: land used or suitable for farming

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