Definition of farmnext
as in ranch
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock a farm that has been in the same family for five generations

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

farm

2 of 2

verb

as in to cultivate
to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops on we're planning on farming 50 acres the first year

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of farm
Noun
Ikrra Khai, 33, is one of thousands of Moroccan women who regularly get temporary job permits to work on Spanish farms at harvest time. ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 Ginni was the twenty-nine-year-old wife of a local Oldsmobile dealer; Morey, when not engaged with his hobby, ran a profitable family business specializing in heavy equipment for farms and ranches. Geoffrey O’Brien, The New York Review of Books, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
The Ceretani were an Indigenous community who farmed, herded, and mined within the Cerdanya region of Catalonia during the Iron Age. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026 David Fulton and his family farmed the land that would supply grapes for Fortunate Son for more than three decades. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for farm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farm
Noun
  • From scenic tours of national parks to intimate ranch experiences, this is your opportunity to embrace the rugged charm, raw beauty, and unforgettable adventure of the American West.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • With fewer than 30 students, Deep Springs combines rigorous academics with mandatory labor on a working cattle ranch and student self-governance.
    Scott White, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Leaders must cultivate environments where staff feel valued and heard, connecting them to purpose.
    Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The couple and their families aside, wedding guests too feel the need to cultivate the perfect wardrobe, spending on several new pieces every season.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Aquifer levels have continued to drop as corporate farms and investors have planted vast almond and pistachio orchards.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Trees take years to reach full canopy, which is why the best time to plant was a decade ago and the second best time is this season.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Yet, there’s more to be explored behind the bar as the resort also crafts its own gin, Gin del Drago, produced from Italian juniper harvested directly from the surrounding forest.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than taking down individual videos, the company has largely focused on accounts that post AI slop at scale, attempting to trick users and harvest cheap views for ad revenue.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Repeatedly tilling clay worsens soil compaction, so only do this the first year.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
  • Root vegetables like potatoes and carrots require some degree of tilling to harvest at scale and is less damaging to soil health than glyphosate.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Farm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farm. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on farm

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster