farmstead
noun
farm·stead
ˈfärm-ˌsted 
: the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm
broadly
: a farm with its buildings
Examples of farmstead in a Sentence
many of the area's proud, old farmsteads have been bulldozed by developers to make way for condominiums
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Before lunch, a representative from the East Hampton Historical Society offered tours of the Mulford family farmhouse as guests posed for photos in the garden right outside the front door, the scent of lavender following them across the farmstead’s lawn, where more activities awaited.
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2025
The trails pass through multiple historic sites, including the Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park, a turn-of-the-century farmstead with sawmill and cane press and a Seminole Village re-creation.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Today, pocket-size family farmsteads on the canyon floor, often tucked against sheer walls, coexist with the ancient ruins and rock art.
—Derek M. Norman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
At the Spruce Street Farmers Market, there are a variety of vendors with fresh produce and more farmstead goods!
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2025
The trails pass through multiple historic sites, including the Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park, a turn-of-the-century farmstead with sawmill and cane press and a Seminole Village re-creation.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Today, pocket-size family farmsteads on the canyon floor, often tucked against sheer walls, coexist with the ancient ruins and rock art.
—Derek M. Norman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
At the Spruce Street Farmers Market, there are a variety of vendors with fresh produce and more farmstead goods!
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for farmstead
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“Farmstead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmstead. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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farmstead
noun
farm·stead
-ˌsted
: the buildings and nearby service areas of a farm
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