farmhouse

noun

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

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The farmhouse dates to the 17th century, but the road serving it wasn’t built until recently; for generations, the only way in or out was on foot, along the same mule paths used to ferry hay and timber down from higher pastures. Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The Overcasts live an hour southeast of Springfield, in a small white farmhouse on a county road lined by forests and fields. Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Although a handful of viewers criticized the couple for renovating an old farmhouse, Moore says she's been overwhelmed by the kindness of people who have followed along from around the world. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Chopper 3 was over what remains of the 1930s farmhouse on Highview Road in Hilltown Township, near Sellersville, Monday morning. Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 29 June 2026 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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farmhouse

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