farmhouse

noun

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

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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum personally designed the compound’s interiors, which includes a 19th-century stone farmhouse, three guest cottages, and a barn dating back to 1776. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025 The property features a historic main stone farmhouse originally built in 1810, while the property itself was first deeded in 1682. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025 The kitchen features navy painted cabinets, polished nickel hardware, a farmhouse sink by Kohler, quartz countertops, and a hexagon tile backsplash. Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025 The brown colors look great with farmhouse and traditional design styles. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for farmhouse

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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 2 Oct. 2025.

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farmhouse

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