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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This portrait of its transformation into some of the world’s most productive farmland reveals humanity’s relationship with prairie land. Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026 Landon said that by preserving farmland and supporting local producers, Placer County can remain strong for generations to come. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026 Over the years, villagers in Roko-Roko held demonstrations, accusing the mining company of clearing community farmland and contaminating a local spring. NPR, 7 May 2026 The moratorium from the Idaho Department of Water Resources seeks to address water table questions in Southwest Idaho, affecting applications to irrigate some 7,000 acres of farmland. Noah Daly may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 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 May. 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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