as in farms
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 farmsteads
The baroque church, the Alpine farmsteads, and Odle peaks rising behind them are strikingly beautiful.
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Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2026
Also part of that brief is Clara Ostrander, who had hoped a solar project would help protect two farmsteads in Milan Township that have been in her family for over 150 years.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
Camouflaged in a valley speckled with just a handful of villas and farmsteads, the 16 stone houses overlook the naked dunes and sensational sunsets of Livadia Bay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
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
Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2026
Also part of that brief is Clara Ostrander, who had hoped a solar project would help protect two farmsteads in Milan Township that have been in her family for over 150 years.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
Camouflaged in a valley speckled with just a handful of villas and farmsteads, the 16 stone houses overlook the naked dunes and sensational sunsets of Livadia Bay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farmsteads
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Chefs sit pretty, able to source ingredients from the best farms in the state and bottles from the various nearby wine-producing regions.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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In Washington County, the storms tore a path of damage through the site used for the twice-yearly National Pike Steam Show, a popular destination for fans of antique farms and construction equipment.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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An operation the size of 10 Petal would easily rank in the top 2% of ranches in the country, per Drovers.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Passengers are treated to rare desert vistas that aren’t visible from surrounding interstates as the train glides by vast ranches, undulating mountains, and scenic pueblos.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Farmsteads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmsteads. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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