farmhouse

noun

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

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It's influenced by farmhouse style architecture, is finished in smart siding and has a small storage box outside. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025 There’s never been a better time to accomplish this goal thanks to loads of markdowns on Martha Stewart’s Wayfair line, which is packed with modern farmhouse furniture and decor that exude springtime’s fresh, calming spirit. Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025 Part of the issue is the setting: Markle sets her show at a Montecito farmhouse that is not her own. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025 Warm and vintage farmhouse design gets an edgy twist when mixed with industrial elements, making for a perfectly balanced space. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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farmhouse

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