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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The fields and farmlands behind the house, as far as the eye could see, were obscured entirely. Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 Boise metro looks southeast After decades of westward expansion into the farmland of rural Ada and Canyon counties, Ahlquist’s message Thursday backed a different — and increasingly popular — course. Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026 Because nitrates can travel through rivers and streams, even communities far from farmland may still experience contamination. Ryan Brennan may 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026 East of the city, vast orchards and fertile farmland yield a new microseason of crops every few weeks. Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmland

Word History

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 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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