agriculture
noun
ag·ri·cul·ture
ˈa-gri-ˌkəl-chər 
: the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock and in varying degrees the preparation and marketing of the resulting products
cleared the land to use it for agriculture
Examples of agriculture in a Sentence
They cleared the land to use it for agriculture.
the forest was cut down, and the land given over to agriculture
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David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
While there is currently no standardized methodology for measuring the impact of regenerative agriculture, there are voluntary standards hoping to lead the way, including Regenagri and the European Union, the latter of which is said to be working on a broader regulatory framework.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2025
Workplace safety can be addressed through rules to reduce heat exposure for people who work outdoors in industries such as agriculture and construction.
—Vijay Limaye, The Conversation, 12 Nov. 2025
The agriculture language provides funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for the remainder of the fiscal year.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Agriculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agriculture. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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agriculture
noun
ag·ri·cul·ture
ˈag-ri-ˌkəl-chər
: the science or occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock : farming
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