farmhouse

noun

farm·​house ˈfärm-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce farmhouse (audio)
Synonyms of farmhousenext
: a dwelling on a farm

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Opened in 2020, the two-story, 5,000-square-foot shop is filled from top-to-bottom with an eclectic and vast selection of unique items that are sourced from around the globe, ranging from vintage and antique to boho and farmhouse. Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026 The property dates back to 1662, but the original farmhouse was demolished and rebuilt in 1830 as a grand 30-room Georgian-style estate. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026 On 37 woodland acres near the Connecticut River in southeastern Vermont, this 1990 farmhouse abuts a conservation area and includes garden space and winding trails. The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026 The sale of the farmhouse in the 200 block of Burrell Court, Los Gatos, has been finalized. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmhouse

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First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of farmhouse was in 1533

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“Farmhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmhouse. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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farmhouse

noun
farm·​house -ˌhau̇s How to pronounce farmhouse (audio)
: a dwelling on a farm
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