farmhouse

noun

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

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Typically, they’re located in the basements of old farmhouses, near churches, cemeteries, or remote forests — continuing to layer mystery upon some collective, secretive purpose. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026 Mona’s memorial was held at Skyrim, the family farmhouse perched on a hilltop outside Columbia, Missouri. Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026 Add Gaines’ farmhouse flair to your home with the Banks area rug. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 While soft and airy shades of robin egg and sky blue can make farmhouse kitchens feel inviting and modern, designers Dan Mazzarini and Gaia Guidi Filippi both say navy blue cabinets feel nautical and antiquated. Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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farmhouse

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