farmhouse

noun

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

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In late February, a landmark farmhouse came down on the southeast corner of the megasite. CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 The modern farmhouse-style spread in the San Fernando Valley community of Tarzana has five bedrooms and eight bathrooms in roughly 8,100 square feet. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 At its heart, quiche is simple farmhouse food – milk, eggs, cheese, bacon, butter and flour. Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 The final tour on May 30 will be Avon and Simsbury including architectural themes of vernacular farmhouses, Georgian and Federal homes and the classic saltbox home. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmhouse

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First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Apr. 2026.

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farmhouse

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