homestead
Homestead (noun) means a house along with its land and outbuildings, especially a farm. Example: “The family homestead had been passed down for three generations.”
How to use homestead
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA house and its surrounding farmland — or, as a verb, the act of settling and working unclaimed land to earn ownership of it.
Word forms
homesteaded past tense, homesteads plural, homesteads singular
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The family _____ had been passed down for three generations.
Etymology
From Old English hāmstede, literally "home-place," from home + stead ("place").
Rhymes for homestead
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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.