homestead
What is another word for homestead? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A house along with its land and outbuildings, especially a farm.
We haven't recorded synonyms for homestead yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use homestead
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
family homestead
homestead land
Etymology
From Old English hāmstede, literally "home-place," from home + stead ("place").
Full origin of homestead →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.
