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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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 farmsteads
The baroque church, the Alpine farmsteads, and Odle peaks rising behind them are strikingly beautiful.
—
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
Noun
-
Food is locally sourced from Zambian farms, where possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
-
Florida also alleges ChatGPT routinely presents itself as trustworthy and reliable while OpenAI markets the product for everything from managing farms and family businesses to healthcare decisions and financial matters.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
Noun
-
Life on the ranches moves slowly, deliberately, and in pace with the surrounding nature.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
-
In last week’s episode, Beth’s butcher mentioned that a lot of local ranches had been bought out and/or shut down over the past few years.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Farmsteads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmsteads. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
