wind farm

noun

: an area of land with a cluster of wind turbines for driving electrical generators

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All of the wind farms are far along in construction, with Vineyard Wind 95% complete. Michael Copley, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026 The auctions play the role of an intermediary, balancing the anticipated demand for electricity from utilities with the power available from various energy producers, like natural gas plants or solar or wind farms. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026 The Department of Interior in December halted construction of five wind farms off the East Coast, including Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, claiming national security concerns. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026 These turbines operate effectively in regions unsuitable for conventional wind farms, including mountainous terrain and remote coastal areas. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wind farm

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First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wind farm was in 1973

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“Wind farm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wind%20farm. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

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