farmhouse

noun

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

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At the Applebutter Inn, a brick farmhouse that dates to 1844, the owner bemoaned that Canadian snowbirds, once a mainstay, had stopped visiting since the president threatened to send the Marines across Niagara Falls. Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 For a light, airy, and clean look, this quilt will look right at home in a farmhouse or French country bedroom. Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026 Set between Ostuni and Ceglie Messapica and surrounded by silvery olive groves, the Masseria Silentio is a former Masseriola, or rural farmhouse, dating back to the 18th century. Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 June 2026 This look is perfect for modern farmhouse styles and old-world or country aesthetics. Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmhouse

Word History

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 Jun. 2026.

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farmhouse

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