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Noun — A house along with its land and outbuildings, especially a farm.

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family homestead homestead land

Etymology

From Old English hāmstede, literally "home-place," from home + stead ("place").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “homestead” mean?

The word “homestead” means a house along with its land and outbuildings, especially a farm. In plain terms, a house and its surrounding farmland — or, as a verb, the act of settling and working unclaimed land to earn ownership of it.

How do you pronounce “homestead”?

“Homestead” is pronounced HOHM-stehd (/ˈhoʊmˌstɛd/ in IPA).

How do you use “homestead” in a sentence?

Here is “homestead” used in a sentence: “The family homestead had been passed down for three generations.”

What part of speech is “homestead”?

Depending on how it is used, “homestead” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “homestead” come from?

The word “homestead” comes from Old English. From Old English hāmstede, literally "home-place," from home + stead ("place").

Is “homestead” a common word?

“Homestead” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.

How many meanings does “homestead” have?

“Homestead” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a house along with its land and outbuildings, especially a farm.

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