farmer

noun

farm·​er ˈfär-mər 

1

: a person who pays a fixed sum for some privilege or source of income

2

: a person who cultivates land or crops or raises animals (such as livestock or fish)

3

: yokel, bumpkin

Synonyms

• agriculturist
• agriculturalist
• agronomist
• cultivator
• grower
• planter
• tiller

Examples of farmer in a Sentence

My uncle has been a farmer for 60 years.

a young farmer whose family has been growing wheat for many generations

Recent Examples on the Web

Maude, who also descends from five generations of farmers, spoke briefly about their families' histories of fighting for freedom. —Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025

Other corners of the whiskey market—grain farmers, barrel and glass-bottle makers—are also feeling the squeeze. —Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2025

Brittany Shyne’s stunning directorial debut immerses audiences in the stories of Black farmers in the South, rendered with reverence and deep intention in every frame. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025

Across its portfolio, The Luxury Collection uses culinary programming for long-term environmental goals — working with farmers, chefs, and local suppliers to build more resilient hospitality models. —Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing farmer

• dirt farmer
• farmer cheese
• farmer's lung
• farmer's market
• gentleman farmer
• non-farmer
• tenant farmer

Rhymes for farmer

• armor
• charmer
• harmer

Kids Definition

farmer

noun

farm·​er ˈfär-mər 

: a person who cultivates land or crops or raises animals

Biographical Definition

Farmer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Far·​mer ˈfär-mər 

Fannie Merritt 1857–1915 American cookery expert

Farmer

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

James Leonard 1920–1999 American civil rights leader