farmer

noun

farm·​er ˈfär-mər How to pronounce farmer (audio)
Synonyms of farmernext
1
: a person who pays a fixed sum for some privilege or source of income
2
: a person who cultivates land or crops or raises animals (such as livestock or fish)
3
: yokel, bumpkin

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My uncle has been a farmer for 60 years. a young farmer whose family has been growing wheat for many generations
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The name refers to that farmer and the fruit’s bright citric notes. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Nolte and Ben Mendelsohn, who makes a vivid impression as a farmer who encounters Caleb, were locked in early on, but otherwise, things went down to the wire. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 The ten farmers in the group are experiencing an alternative to industrial farming that focuses on the health of the farmer, the farm, the animal, and the consumer. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 Bringing together farmers, suppliers, brands, and investors from across the globe actually builds the relationships that make things move. — Bart Vollaard, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmer

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of farmer was in the 14th century

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“Farmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmer. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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farmer

noun
farm·​er ˈfär-mər How to pronounce farmer (audio)
: a person who cultivates land or crops or raises animals

Biographical Definition

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biographical name (1)

Far·​mer ˈfär-mər How to pronounce Farmer (audio)
Fannie Merritt 1857–1915 American cookery expert

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James Leonard 1920–1999 American civil rights leader
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