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farmstead

noun

ˈfärm-ˌsted

Definition of farmstead

as in farm

a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock many of the area's proud, old farmsteads have been bulldozed by developers to make way for condominiums

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Recent Examples of farmstead During the tour, Hakenah Hulitt proudly showed off the first portion of land, now robust with growing produce, where the farmstead started. — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 The property includes a second home where the Wilders lived for a time, as well as a new museum designed to let the rolling hills, restored apple orchard, and peaceful farmstead take center stage. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 22 June 2026 Also part of that brief is Clara Ostrander, who had hoped a solar project would help protect two farmsteads in Milan Township that have been in her family for over 150 years. — Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026 One of the latest additions to the property is Soetmelksvlei, an interactive 1890s Cape-style farmstead that’s designed to be an immersive experience for guests. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmstead

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The only things keeping Kaskaskia from transforming into a complete ghost town are the richness of the land, too alluring not to farm, and the church.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
The program takes students to the more than 130-year-old Nicolaus Dairy farm in Elk Grove and teaches them about food production.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026

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Once the ranch opens, the program will be free and offered as an option for those who are Medicaid-eligible through partnering organizations throughout the state.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Videos of World Cup tourists trying — and raving — about Taco Bell, ranch dressing, even gas station Twinkies, have become the most durable meme of this year’s tournament.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026

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