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
Where to Stay The Harbor Inn Acoaxet The Harbor Inn began as a farm in the late 1700s and retains the feel of a colonial farmstead.
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Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Inside deserted clapboard farmsteads, palatial Antebellum-era plantation houses and maximalist Queen Anne-style structures, Sansivero has discovered many residences that were never emptied, offering a portal into another life.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Proximity to a central farmstead and contiguity with existing fields is important.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
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Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Inside deserted clapboard farmsteads, palatial Antebellum-era plantation houses and maximalist Queen Anne-style structures, Sansivero has discovered many residences that were never emptied, offering a portal into another life.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Proximity to a central farmstead and contiguity with existing fields is important.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farmstead
Noun
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Worth the detour to Campagnano Romano, this family-run spot features an ever-evolving menu sourced almost entirely from their on-site farm; if available, the tacos alla picchiapò are a must.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ farm system is getting a fresh look in 2026 with the debut of the Ontario Tower Buzzers.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Denton will play Chet, an employee at a major rival ranch.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Chalker on his ranch in North Carolina.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Farmstead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmstead. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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