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farmland

noun

Definition of farmlandnext
as in cropland

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Recent Examples of farmland The surrounding hillside also provides a view of nearly the entire course, a contrast from spring timber races in which horses can disappear across sprawling farmland. — Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026 The Davis City Council will decide early next month whether a housing developer’s plan to conserve local farmland meets city standards. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 At the same time, as the Burke Museum notes, the low-lying forests of nut and beech trees the birds depended on were cleared for farmland as settlement spread west. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026 Listed by Wetzel and fellow Realtor Ingrid Williams for $899,000, curious travelers have been driving past the eye-catching estate for decades, admiring its unique and surprising presence among the expanses of nearby farmland. — Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmland
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farmland
  1. cropland
  2. farm
  3. farmyard
  4. ranch
Noun
  • Supporters say shifting unproductive cropland to clean energy will help California meet its 100% renewable power goal, while farm groups warn of losing valuable agricultural land.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Overall, scientists project that, by 2050, loss of cropland from urbanization and soil degradation could reduce China’s food production capacity by up to 18 percent.
    — Caitlin Welsh, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of cropland
Noun
  • The bet the whole flood control system is making on a super El Niño — to be able to carefully manage and control the flow of water without getting stuck — runs across this patchy, difficult-to-farm ground.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Drawing on French and Italian influences, the trio has created a thoughtful, farm-fresh menu that honors Louisville’s past, present, and future.
    — Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of farm
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  • Photographer, lifeguard, paparazzi Pet Mom Martha Martha’s love for animals goes beyond the farmyard.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Visitors can also hike through the salt marshes of Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, stop for coffee and pastries at Dave's Coffee, or browse the eclectic shops and gardens at Fantastic Umbrella Factory, a former 19th-century farmyard turned open-air shopping village.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Definition of farmyard
Noun
  • The sandwich is perfectly balanced with the soft fresh bread, smoky turkey with the ranch and avocado providing a creaminess without making the sandwich heavy.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The ranch is owned by Gus’ grandparents, Josie and Shannon Murray, the parents of Gus’ mother Jessica Murray.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of ranch

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“Farmland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmland. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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