farmhouse

noun

farm·​house ˈfärm-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce farmhouse (audio)
: a dwelling on a farm

Examples of farmhouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As important as the actors are to the film's smashing success, the home and its transformation from quaint farmhouse to haunted mansion are essential in conjuring up the film's eerie atmosphere. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2024 Kimberly found creative solutions to meld the historic charm with modern touches, bringing together an eclectic farmhouse style and elements of her cosmopolitan tastes. Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024 After the dinner chat among the adults proves lively and inspiring, in no time there’s a plan for them all to reunite back in the U.K. at the rustic, secluded farmhouse property in the north country where Paddy and Ciara live. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024 The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern The latest thing in luxury lodging in the Santa Ynez Valley, The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos, CA, blends modern farmhouse design with luxe ranch style. Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for farmhouse 

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Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of farmhouse was in 1533

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“Farmhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmhouse. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.

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farmhouse

noun
farm·​house -ˌhau̇s How to pronounce farmhouse (audio)
: a dwelling on a farm
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