farmhouse

noun

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

Examples of farmhouse in a Sentence

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Inside the cafe area, farmhouse tables are flanked by an open kitchen dotted with cookbooks and produce. Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025 One of Bozzi de Brabant’s main inspirations was the work of architect Hans-Jörg Ruch, who’s credited with helping to forge the Engadin’s current aesthetic via his renovations of the region’s farmhouses and homesteads. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025 Built for entertaining, everyday life The transformation of the main residence brought the farmhouse into the realm of plush, modern comfort while preserving its agrarian soul. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 Dec. 2025 Simtonal 4-Piece Farmhouse Dining Set This farmhouse dining set comes with a wood dining table, two dining chairs, and a bench. Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025 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 22 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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