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farmland

noun

farm·​land ˈfärm-ˌland How to pronounce farmland (audio)
Synonyms of farmlandnext
: land used or suitable for farming

Examples of farmland in a Sentence

50 acres of rich farmland
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Today, satellite images from NASA, reveal forests and farmland giving way to neighborhoods, roads, and industrial zones, documenting a dramatic revival that blends centuries-old cultural heritage with 21st-century urban growth. Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025 Communities in central Vietnam had barely recovered from widespread flooding and landslides that killed at least 90 people, submerged historic neighborhoods and devastated farmland. Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025 But California officials and environmental groups blasted the move, saying sending significantly more water to farmlands could threaten water delivery to the rest of the state and would harm salmon and other fish. CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025 Counties are shaded in different shades of green, with darker shades representing higher acreage of Christmas tree farmland. Joe Murphy, NBC news, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for farmland

Word History

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of farmland was in 1638

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“Farmland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmland. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

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farmland

noun
farm·​land ˈfärm-ˌland How to pronounce farmland (audio)
: land used or suitable for farming

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