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farmhouse

noun

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

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Beyond its function, the quilt is a versatile pick that beautifully pairs with a range of bedroom styles—from farmhouse chic to modern—with its subtle embossed texture and minimalist aesthetic. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025 The 36-inch tree comes pre-lit with 50 lights and sits in a farmhouse chic planter box that’s great for small spaces. Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 Add-ons over the years have maintained the farmhouse style while bringing in a movie theater, wine-tasting room, and a 20-foot-by-50-foot pool. Clio Chang, Curbed, 4 Dec. 2025 Whether your aesthetic is more modern farmhouse, contemporary midcentury-modern, or classic coastal, there’s something for you in our Cyber Monday furniture sales roundup. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for farmhouse

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 8 Dec. 2025.

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farmhouse

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