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farmhouse

noun

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

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Business owner Jonathan Edwards, who typically goes by Jon, opened the business in 2001 and also lives in the original farmhouse on the grounds. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026 Bryan is forced to take refuge in a local farmhouse, and things just go from bad to worse. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026 Baier and Ruland shared a farmhouse at the time, according to the criminal complaint, as reported by WBAY. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026 So when the call came in, Thompson flew from London to Belfast, Ireland, then traveled to a farmhouse 30 miles away. — Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 20 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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farmhouse

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

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