as in farm
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock
many of the area's proud, old farmsteads have been bulldozed by developers to make way for condominiums
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Recent Examples of farmstead
The warm orange color evokes a vintage farmstead feel that looks similar to the HGTV icon’s style.
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Hailey Roy, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Before lunch, a representative from the East Hampton Historical Society offered tours of the Mulford family farmhouse as guests posed for photos in the garden right outside the front door, the scent of lavender following them across the farmstead’s lawn, where more activities awaited.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2025
To honor Black History Month, Michael and Karen Collins will open the farmstead and small museum during a free open house, 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 23.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Will County Forest Preserve District holding two local events
Local events at which residents can check out wildflowers or view a historic farmstead are being held next week by the Forest Preserve District of Will County.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Hailey Roy, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Before lunch, a representative from the East Hampton Historical Society offered tours of the Mulford family farmhouse as guests posed for photos in the garden right outside the front door, the scent of lavender following them across the farmstead’s lawn, where more activities awaited.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2025
To honor Black History Month, Michael and Karen Collins will open the farmstead and small museum during a free open house, 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 23.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Will County Forest Preserve District holding two local events
Local events at which residents can check out wildflowers or view a historic farmstead are being held next week by the Forest Preserve District of Will County.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farmstead
Noun
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Ballinger is the owner of a tree service business and lives with his family on a farm just outside of Saint Paul.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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Federal officials have already raided, among others, California car washes and marijuana farms, a Louisiana racetrack, a Florida construction site and a Nebraska meatpacking plant.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sisters flee to the ranch to avoid arrest, taking precautionary measures to conceal themselves.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jett’s ranch, as well as two properties in Los Angeles County, were transferred to him, and Von Ferdinand also purchased another residence in Los Angeles County, allegedly with money wired from Jett’s bank account.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Farmstead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmstead. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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