farmhouse

noun

farm·​house ˈfärm-ˌhau̇s 

: a dwelling on a farm

Examples of farmhouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The boxy silhouette in white is also versatile enough to blend into a range of design styles, from an industrial to a farmhouse aesthetic. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

Largely due to the 2010s takeover of modern farmhouse style, barn doors were a popular choice for anyone who wanted to add a rustic and functional touch to their home. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026

Parton owned a 1920s farmhouse in the little Danish enclave about 130 miles northwest of Los Angeles from 2004 to 2014. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

It's also equipped with an oven and induction cooktop, a microwave, a large farmhouse-style sink, a dishwasher, and a full-size fridge/freezer. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for farmhouse

• alehouse
• almshouse
• backhouse
• baghouse
• bakehouse
• bathhouse
• bauhaus
• blockhouse
• boathouse
• brewhouse
• bunkhouse
• clubhouse

Kids Definition

farmhouse

noun

farm·​house -ˌhau̇s 

: a dwelling on a farm