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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The genetic sequencing now underway could open doors to more discoveries in the same region — and the habitat pressures flagged by the authors are worth watching as farmland edges closer to the park boundary. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026 The authors note that land-use changes near the discovery site could affect the scorpion’s habitat, as areas outside the park transition into farmland. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026 South of Portland, the Coast Starlight travels through Oregon’s Willamette Valley, where farmland, vineyards, and wide-open fields extend toward the horizon before the train begins a gradual climb toward the Cascade Range. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026 Residents also enjoy the character of the Devonwood neighborhood itself, where winding roads, wooded views and nearby farmland create a peaceful backdrop for daily life. Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026 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 12 Mar. 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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