farmland

noun

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

Examples of farmland in a Sentence

50 acres of rich farmland
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Meridian City Council approved annexing 70 acres of farmland for a major residential and commercial development despite vague plans, with members swayed by concerns that a Star-area sewer district could otherwise serve the territory. Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026 Fish stocks have collapsed, and farmlands have been poisoned. Abraham Nunbogu, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026 When Allende watched the show, she was struck by the landscapes of the country — the vast desert, verdant forests and farmland, snowcapped peaks — its authenticity and flavor. Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026 The song’s narrator runs with Jenny through a field of Johnson grass, a weed that is particularly invasive in farmland, and can grow up to ten feet high. Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026 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 2 May. 2026.

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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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