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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The local economy is based around fishing and farming, with the nearest inhabited islands a couple of hours away by boat. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 India is already in the grip of a severe heatwave, and nearly 60% of its farming relies on rainfall. Sri Jegarajah,priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 June 2026 The wide-scale dismantling of dams and water barriers has been criticised by some farming groups and policymakers who have raised concerns about potential impacts on land use and rural livelihoods. Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 3 June 2026 This has to be engagement farming, right? Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 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 7 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

farming

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

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