farmhouse

noun

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

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The property brings together a farmhouse and hay barn more than 500 years old with a newer addition, all furnished with pieces sourced from around the world. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026 Over time, Santa Cristina turned into a self-sufficient family estate with a nine-bedroom villa, a farmhouse, vegetable gardens, olive trees, an apiary, a private chapel, a swimming pool, boats, and even helicopter access. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Try out the look in your farmhouse, cottage, or classic European kitchen, Murphy suggests. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026 The doormats feature a range of design styles from rustic farmhouse to colorful and playful. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmhouse

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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 2 Sep. 2026.

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farmhouse

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

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