farmland

noun

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

Examples of farmland in a Sentence

50 acres of rich farmland
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This damaging effect can be somewhat mitigated by maintaining a mosaic of farmland interspersed with natural habitats that are suitable for supporting insects that are crucial to sustainable food production. Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 Listen to this article Residents looking to block an expansion of a huge solar array on East Windsor farmland got a boost Wednesday when the town’s legislative delegation put out a bipartisan statement slamming the proposal as damaging and unwelcome. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025 What Does The Naked Dressing Ban Actually Mean For The Cannes Red Carpet? By Radhika Seth Nestled in the serene countryside, Can Martí is a luxury eco stay surrounded by lush farmland and aromatic vegetable gardens. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 13 May 2025 White South Africans make up around 7 percent of the country's population, but own around 70 percent of its commercial farmland. Dan Gooding gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for farmland

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First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 May. 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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