farmhouse

noun

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

Examples of farmhouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The beloved couple introduced modern farmhouse decor to millions of homeowners who took to heart Joanna’s love of moody color paired with neutrals, barn doors, pale wood, and, of course, shiplap. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024 These striped dish towels are reminiscent of sack fabric for that farmhouse flair but are soft on hands and faces since they’re made of 100 percent cotton. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2024 The large farmhouse sink looks stylish and has enough space for washing tiny dishes and hands and rinsing veggies—complete with running water sounds and a light-up faucet. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 1 Mar. 2024 The building, constructed in 1765 as a farmhouse, began to slouch in the 19th century because of coal mining under its foundations. Megan Specia, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024 The home and detached poolside guesthouse, contemporary versions of a classic Napa Valley farmhouse, together offer five bedrooms and five and a half baths in about 6,000 square feet. Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024 There’s also a formal dining area, plus a sitting room that connects to an eat-in kitchen outfitted with all-white wood cabinetry, a turquoise-hued range and farmhouse sink. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024 House exterior styles range from farmhouse to cottage, but there are a few paint colors that are quintessential Southern classics. Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024 Here, an antique Provencal farmhouse dining table acted as inspiration—an old-world patina wood story is woven throughout the space. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 22 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 19 Mar. 2024.

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farmhouse

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