farmhouse

noun

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

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Last month, DeGeneres shared a photo of de Rossi capturing a double rainbow from outside of their farmhouse. Moná Thomas, People.com, 6 May 2025 The spell cast on the new homeowner of a creaky 1790s farmhouse in Millbrook, New York, was conjured by the steady passage of time. Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2025 Gein's criminal actions came to light in 1957 when authorities found the body of Bernice Worden, a missing store clerk, in his farmhouse—decapitated and gutted. Jenna Dejong, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025 Inspired by the enduring charm of East Coast farmhouses, the architectural design blends seamlessly with its lush natural surroundings while offering the strength and comfort of timeless craftsmanship. Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 5 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 20 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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