Synonyms of farmlandnext
: land used or suitable for farming

Examples of farmland in a Sentence

50 acres of rich farmland
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Both candidates have emphasized housing affordability, preserving farmland and maintaining the county’s agricultural character. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026 The recent project in Illinois demonstrates how agrivoltaics can combine renewable power generation with continued agricultural production, allowing farmland to deliver both crops and clean energy from the same acreage. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026 If elected, Tiffany promised to freeze property taxes, lower income taxes, improve schools, bolster job creation, overhaul the state Department of Natural Resources and protect farmland from foreign ownership. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 Under its new ownership the now five-star Al Moudira has expanded to include a huge swath of surrounding farmland. — Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 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 8 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

: land used or suitable for farming

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