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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Keep Messes Hidden If the area under your kitchen or bathroom sink is open, a curtain hung from a tension rod can keep cleaning supplies and necessities hidden, while adding a touch of farmhouse or cottage charm. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026 Seyfried, Sadoski and their kids live in a farmhouse in upstate New York and were actively around The Testament of Ann Lee as Seyfried filmed the movie in Europe in summer 2024. Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 Set beyond gates on nearly half an acre in the Amestoy Estates neighborhood, the modern farmhouse-style digs have been repainted a rich chocolate hue. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026 Colonial, mountain contemporary, and modern farmhouse homes are also popular. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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farmhouse

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