farmhouse

noun

farm·​house ˈfärm-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce farmhouse (audio)
Synonyms of farmhousenext
: a dwelling on a farm

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There would be 13 townhouses built in a farmhouse style that would each contain four apartments. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 The Overcasts live an hour southeast of Springfield, in a small white farmhouse on a county road lined by forests and fields. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 The kitchen shifts to a more modern farmhouse aesthetic, complete with a casual dining area. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 Featuring a slim, bucket seat and metal legs, the design suits a number of styles, from industrial to farmhouse. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmhouse

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of farmhouse was in 1533

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“Farmhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmhouse. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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farmhouse

noun
farm·​house -ˌhau̇s How to pronounce farmhouse (audio)
: a dwelling on a farm
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