farmer

noun

ˈfär-mər How to pronounce farmer (audio)
Definition of farmernext
as in cultivator
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it a young farmer whose family has been growing wheat for many generations

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Recent Examples of farmer It was built for miners, farmers, railroad workers, mechanics, ranchers, and builders. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Over the last three years, farmers in California and Arizona have agreed to leave hay fields dry part of the year in exchange for federal payments. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Lettuce from a farmers’ market or seeds from a small seed company tend to be pricier, and so are organic produce and seeds as well as unusual varieties. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 29 June 2026 Having grown up with a deep connection to the land and an appreciation for farmers (his father worked in agriculture and livestock), sustainability and reliance on local producers remain central to his ethos. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmer
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cultivator
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  • The country is a top cultivator and exporter of greenhouse tomatoes (Mexico, China, Canada, the United States and Spain are the other power-green houses in this space, with an annual market of ~$10B growing to ~$16B by 2030).
    — Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • Tabar Gifford is a master gardener and partnership cultivator at American Meadows and High Country Gardens.
    — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 14 June 2026
Definition of cultivator

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“Farmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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