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 of farmer

• cultivator

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

While these input costs rise, the prices farmers receive for their crops has not followed the trend. —Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026

In Brazil, higher fuel costs are taking a toll on soybean farmers, leading to a surge in prices and fueling anxiety in China, the world’s biggest soy buyer. —Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 17 Mar. 2026

The menu features Thailand’s four culinary regions by spotlighting indigenous agriculture and teaming up with local farmers through its Partners in Provenance program. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026

Flavors inspired by both Guerrero and Sinaloa will make their way into the kitchen here, where season ingredients will be plucked from local farmers and purveyors. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026

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