noun
farming
FAH-mihng
noun
1
The business or practice of growing crops and raising animals.
"Farming is one of the oldest industries in the world."
"Organic farming avoids synthetic pesticides and fertilisers."
adj
1
Relating to agriculture.
"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
Word Forms
farmings plural
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Etymology
Formed from "farm" plus the "-ing" suffix that turns a verb into an activity or occupation.