farming

1 of 2

noun

farm·​ing ˈfär-miŋ 

: the practice of agriculture or aquaculture

farming

2 of 2

present participle of farm entry 2

Synonyms of farming

Noun

• agriculture

Examples of farming in a Sentence

Noun

since an ancestor settled there in the 19th century, farming has been the only occupation for six generations of the family

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Bolsonaro has called for easing environmental rules and allowing farming or mining on Indigenous lands, raising concern that forest loss could increase even if current restrictions remain technically intact. — Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

The project helped bring attention to regenerative farming and the importance of maintaining a sustainable ecosystem where people and animals can thrive together. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

His hit farming series launched on Prime Video in 2021 and quickly became a fan favorite on the streaming service. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

The letter was signed by maritime transportation stakeholders including importers, exporters, manufacturers, agriculture and farming groups, logistics providers and freight forwarders, customs brokerages and trucking firms, among others. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1642, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing farming

• aura farming
• dry farming
• mixed farming
• subsistence farming

Rhymes for farming

• arming
• charming
• harming
• alarming
• disarming

Kids Definition

farming

noun

farm·​ing

ˈfär-miŋ

: the occupation or business of a person who farms