farmland
FAHM-land
Farmland (noun) means Land used or suitable for growing crops or raising livestock. Example: “Miles of farmland stretched out on either side of the road.”
noun
1
Land used or suitable for growing crops or raising livestock.
"Miles of farmland stretched out on either side of the road."
"Developers want to build houses on what used to be farmland."
How to use farmland
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLand used for agriculture.
Common pairings
prime farmland
stretch of farmland
lose farmland to development
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Word forms
- Plural
- farmlands
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Etymology
A compound of "farm" and "land."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “farmland” mean?
The word “farmland” means land used or suitable for growing crops or raising livestock. In plain terms, land used for agriculture.
How do you pronounce “farmland”?
“Farmland” is pronounced FAHM-land (/ˈfɑːɹmlænd/ in IPA).
How do you use “farmland” in a sentence?
Here is “farmland” used in a sentence: “Miles of farmland stretched out on either side of the road.”
What part of speech is “farmland”?
“Farmland” is a noun.
Is “farmland” a common word?
“Farmland” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
