Synonyms of farmlandnext
: land used or suitable for farming

Examples of farmland in a Sentence

50 acres of rich farmland
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At this level, minor flooding of low-lying farmland along the river may be ongoing. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026 In the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, where California’s biggest rivers meet, the state’s massive pumps send water flowing into canals to about 27 million people and 750,000 acres of farmland. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 The plan would permanently preserve 374 acres of farmland owned by Bullseye Farms, which currently grows sunflowers, cucumbers, tomatoes and alfalfa. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026 The forum organized by Sachs was meant to be a listening session to determine the future of wetlands and farmland in the Ag Reserve, a huge swath of land west of Florida’s Turnpike. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2026.

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: land used or suitable for farming

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