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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Barb Deardorff, who lives near Tefft, said Tuesday night’s storm damaged her pool cover, uprooted a tree, and left debris in her yard that’s not from her one-story farmhouse. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026 This style of open shelving also works well in farmhouse or country kitchens. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026 Further into downtown, hit home-décor outpost Roost, packed with the unique and handmade, from farmhouse tables and stoneware to paintings and other works by area artists. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 To tap into the farmhouse decor aesthetics, a mix of plaid and striped linen bedding paired with a patch-quilt blanket create an elevated look. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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farmhouse

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