farmhouse

noun

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

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In partnership with Loloi Rugs, the brand is bringing Joanna Gaines' classic farmhouse style straight to your own home. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025 Photo : Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty A farmhouse sink for filling vases is tucked into the one corner. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 May 2025 The film follows single mother who moves in with her own mother to renovate a fading suburban farmhouse. Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 May 2025 Set in the same massive farmhouse that passes down from one family to another, the film never strays too far from its main location, venturing out to wander the nearby fields or dip into a picturesque river separating East and West Germany. Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for farmhouse

Word History

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 24 May. 2025.

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farmhouse

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