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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Although equally lavish, La Sultana Oualidia couldn’t be further from the urban riad vibe of its sister property, slotted between acres of flourishing farmland and a tranquil lagoon sheltered by beaches. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026 Once farmland is gone, it is rarely reclaimed for agriculture. Joe Dymek, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026 For the city and surrounding farmland, the situation has been even tougher. Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026 Cao began creating a new body of work based on XAG’s projects, which used drones and driverless vehicles to populate farmlands. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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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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