farmworker

noun

farm·​work·​er ˈfärm-ˌwər-kər How to pronounce farmworker (audio)
: farmhand sense 1
farmwork
ˈfärm-ˌwərk How to pronounce farmworker (audio)
noun

Examples of farmworker in a Sentence

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Still, farmworkers across the country are scared to go to work. — Lisa Meierotto, The Conversation, 22 June 2026 The farmers also were largely in agreement about the need for farmworker housing, which would grant landowners the ability to construct homes on their property for their employees to live. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026 Perez was displaying mercado bags, candles, tumblers and succulent gardens that were being gifted to people who donated to sponsor one or more farmworkers. — Ashlin Sanchez, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 Attempts to organize farmworkers were often crushed violently. — Steve Appleford, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmworker

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of farmworker was in 1843

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

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