farming
FAH-mihng
Farming (noun) means the business or practice of growing crops and raising animals. Example: “Farming in the hills means long days and unpredictable weather.”
noun
1
The business or practice of growing crops and raising animals.
"Farming in the hills means long days and unpredictable weather."
"Farming is one of the oldest industries in the world."
"Organic farming avoids synthetic pesticides and fertilisers."
adj
1
Relating to agriculture.
"The farming community gathers every autumn for the harvest fair."
"She wore sturdy boots and old farming clothes to feed the animals."
"They come from a farming family that has worked the same land for generations."
How to use farming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGrowing crops or raising livestock as a job or industry.
Common pairings
organic farming
dairy farming
farming community
sustainable farming
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Etymology
Formed from "farm" plus the "-ing" suffix that turns a verb into an activity or occupation.
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What does “farming” mean?
The word “farming” means the business or practice of growing crops and raising animals. In plain terms, growing crops or raising livestock as a job or industry.
How do you pronounce “farming”?
“Farming” is pronounced FAH-mihng (/ˈfɑɹmɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “farming” in a sentence?
Here is “farming” used in a sentence: “Farming is one of the oldest industries in the world.”
What part of speech is “farming”?
Depending on how it is used, “farming” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “farming” a common word?
“Farming” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “farming” have?
“Farming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the business or practice of growing crops and raising animals.
What is the difference between "farming" and "agriculture"?
"Agriculture" is the broad industry and science of cultivating land and raising animals, while "farming" usually refers to the practical, hands-on activity of running a farm. Farming is one part of the wider field of agriculture.
What is the difference between "farming" and "ranching"?
Farming generally covers growing crops and raising various animals on a farm, while ranching refers specifically to raising livestock such as cattle or sheep across large areas of grazing land. Ranching is a specialised type of farming.
What are the main types of farming?
Common types include arable farming (growing crops), livestock or pastoral farming (raising animals), and mixed farming, which combines both. Other forms include dairy, organic, and subsistence farming.
Can "farming" be used as an adjective?
Yes. As an adjective, farming relates to agriculture, as in "a farming community" or "farming equipment." As a noun it names the practice of growing crops and raising animals itself.
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