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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Quagga mussels and golden mussels, fingernail-sized invaders infesting California waterways, clog the water pumps and pipes responsible for distributing water to millions of people and vast stretches of farmland. Pam Marrone, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025 The Web3 fintech startup has announced a $50 million investment commitment from Global Emerging Markets (GEM) to launch $SOILO—the world’s first token backed by regenerative farmland and redeemable for potting soil. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025 Kentucky lost 5,600 family farms and 500,000 acres of farmland from 2017-22, The Courier Journal previously reported. Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025 Stunning vistas, wooden bridges, rushing streams, charming towns, and miles upon miles of surrounding farmland are in store for hikers. Stacey Lastoe, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 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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