Synonyms of farmlandnext
: land used or suitable for farming

Examples of farmland in a Sentence

50 acres of rich farmland
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Key aspects are the use of waterways and fertile farmland and the seasonal availability of produce. New Atlas, 15 July 2026 Beyond Philadelphia, rolling farmland and wide-open fields come into view as the train enters Lancaster County. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 Many of the world’s longest railway bridges are not dramatic river crossings but rather vast viaducts spanning floodplains, wetlands, farmland, and densely populated regions to provide stable routes for high-speed trains. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 The Los Gallardos fire affected some 70 square kilometers (27 square miles) of forest and farmland — an area larger than Manhattan. ABC News, 14 July 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 Jul. 2026.

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: land used or suitable for farming

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