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

Tragically, two days later, a farmer found the girl’s nude body inside a plastic garbage bag in the town of Taycheedah, Treasure Coast Newspapers reported. —Christine Pelisek, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025

If decoupling legislation passes, the performance-horse world would survive but be wounded without as many Thoroughbred horses and farms to support the region’s veterinarians, tack shops, feed stores and farmers growing hay and producing grain and straw. —Mark Casse, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025

The settlers who came to Amagansett in the late 17th century were primarily farmers and fishermen. —Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025

As tariffs take effect, farmers fear retaliation from other countries will impede their exports and drive up costs of production. —Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 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