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

That's why the new trade agreements announced by the Trump administration this week are such a big deal for farmers and ranchers. —Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025

In doing so, his aim is to bridge the gap between cocoa farmers and customers, working directly with producers to make a genuine impact in their communities. —Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

Here's exactly how and when to harvest peony flowers for maximum enjoyment, according to a flower farmer. —Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025

Most Popular Most Popular A CT farmer drove to D.C. on his tractor. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2025

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

Rhymes for farmer

• armor
• charmer
• harmer

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