as in farm
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock
many of the area's proud, old farmsteads have been bulldozed by developers to make way for condominiums
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Recent Examples of farmstead
The full scale operation at the farmstead launched in January 2024, Julianna Havnaer, a communications manager for Resolute Racing, told The Courier Journal.
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Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
The warm orange color evokes a vintage farmstead feel that looks similar to the HGTV icon’s style.
—Hailey Roy, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2025
To honor Black History Month, Michael and Karen Collins will open the farmstead and small museum during a free open house, 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 23.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
The warm orange color evokes a vintage farmstead feel that looks similar to the HGTV icon’s style.
—Hailey Roy, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2025
To honor Black History Month, Michael and Karen Collins will open the farmstead and small museum during a free open house, 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 23.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farmstead
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The owners of a farm in Hamilton are looking for answers after their farm was burglarized for over $30,000 worth of equipment.—
Brady Williams,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Oct. 2025
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Recently wrapping production in Kentucky, the indie is set in the near future, where a retired soldier’s isolated existence is shattered when a runaway female android seeks refuge on his farm.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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For now, the trainer plans to move into the ranch that Ramos and her husband recently bought in Broward County to have Pegasus nearby.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Fans of milder sauces can choose between classic ranch, honey barbecue, and honey mustard.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Farmstead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmstead. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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