farmland

noun

farm·​land ˈfärm-ˌland How to pronounce farmland (audio)
: land used or suitable for farming

Examples of farmland in a Sentence

50 acres of rich farmland
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James Dyson, the business magnate behind electronics giant Dyson, slammed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s measures to increase taxes, including on the inheritance of farmland worth above £1 million in value. Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024 The cozy dwelling is designed for maximum comfort and is surrounded by 120 acres of farmland. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024 By Don Steinberg October 30, 2024 7:53 AM EDT Cramming 40 acres of farmland into one acre in its Texas greenhouses, indoor vertical farmer Eden Green this year grew and shipped a full suite of ten herbs out of a single facility, where each herb has its own micro-climate. Don Steinberg, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 The projects deliver water to millions of Californians and millions of acres of farmland. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for farmland 

Word History

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of farmland was in 1638

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“Farmland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmland. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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farmland

noun
farm·​land ˈfärm-ˌland How to pronounce farmland (audio)
: land used or suitable for farming
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