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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Historically, farmland has demonstrated remarkable resilience during periods of economic and political volatility. Artem Milinchuk, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Over the past 60 years, the region has lost 80% of its farmland. Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 8 June 2025 The 190-acre spread in the Santa Ynez Valley near Santa Barbara includes a hacienda-style main house, guest and staff quarters, horse breeding and training facilities, and about 75 acres of arable farmland. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 June 2025 For many years now, for instance, Chinese interests have been buying large amounts of farmland right next to important U.S. military bases. Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 2 June 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 19 Jun. 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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