farmhouse

noun

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

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The nightstand comes in Pottery Barn’s iconic Biscotti color, a rustic, light wood tone that works well in boho-inspired, farmhouse, and even modern spaces. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026 This 2019 Craftsman with farmhouse elements is in a residential neighborhood, steps from several parks. The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026 From a six-room farmhouse in Maine to a clifftop institute in Big Sur, the country offers options that range from gentle and beginner-friendly to fitness-focused and famously demanding. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026 Look to Aerin’s fixtures for plenty of rattan accents and a sophisticated, coastal elegance, whereas Amber Lewis offers more of a modern farmhouse aesthetic with sculptural bases and fabric shades. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 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 13 May. 2026.

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farmhouse

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