farming

noun

farm·​ing ˈfär-miŋ How to pronounce farming (audio)
Synonyms of farmingnext
: the practice of agriculture or aquaculture

Examples of farming in a Sentence

since an ancestor settled there in the 19th century, farming has been the only occupation for six generations of the family
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Run by the international Caravane Earth Foundation, this agricultural initiative has brought together global experts to research farming methodologies that combine traditional practices with innovation. Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026 The setting is an isolated 17th century farming community in the wake of the Thirty Years’ War, but the specificity of the location and the period is a loose, general one. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026 The grassroots group has sponsored educational forums on water conservation, waste management, worm farming, composting, electrification of houses along with renewable energy. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026 For some, the financial pressure has become too much, forcing them to leave farming altogether. Joe Dymek, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farming

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of farming was in 1642

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“Farming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farming. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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farming

noun
farm·​ing
ˈfär-miŋ
: the occupation or business of a person who farms

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