farmer

noun

farm·​er ˈfär-mər 

1

: a person who pays a fixed sum for some privilege or source of income

2

: a person who cultivates land or crops or raises animals (such as livestock or fish)

3

: yokel, bumpkin

Synonyms

• agriculturist
• agriculturalist
• agronomist
• cultivator
• grower
• planter
• tiller

Examples of farmer in a Sentence

My uncle has been a farmer for 60 years.

a young farmer whose family has been growing wheat for many generations

Recent Examples on the Web

In Parma, Sydney discovered the art of making goat’s milk soap from a local farmer. —Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Also cited was the California Farm Bureau, which said the models should increase insurance access for farmers. —Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024

In 2013, Sauk County dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger faced four criminal charges in a trial that drew national attention from supporters of the raw milk movement. —Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024

Hagan is a real estate developer, beekeeper, hobby farmer, and owner of City Girl Farm, LLC. —Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing farmer

• dirt farmer
• farmer cheese
• farmer's lung
• farmer's market
• gentleman farmer
• non-farmer
• tenant farmer

Kids Definition

farmer

noun

farm·​er ˈfär-mər 

: a person who cultivates land or crops or raises animals

Biographical Definition

Farmer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Far·​mer ˈfär-mər 

Fannie Merritt 1857–1915 American cookery expert

Farmer

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

James Leonard 1920–1999 American civil rights leader