farm

noun
UK: /fɑːm/
US: /fɑːrm/

  1. An area of land used for growing crops or raising animals.

    1. We visited a farm last weekend and saw many cows. [ ] [ ]
    2. The family farm has been in their possession for over five generations, producing various crops. [ ] [ ]

  2. A place where agricultural activities take place, including cultivating land and breeding livestock.

    1. My uncle has a large farm outside the city limits. [ ] [ ]
    2. Sustainable farming practices are becoming increasingly important for maintaining the health of the farm. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ranch plantation grange smallholding
farm verb

  1. To use land for growing crops or keeping animals.

    1. They farm wheat and corn on their land. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many families farm small plots of land to feed their families and sell surplus crops. [ ] [ ]

  2. To cultivate land, rear animals, or manage agricultural operations.

    1. The locals farm this area, producing high yields of rice. [ ] [ ]
    2. He decided to farm organically, avoiding chemical pesticides and fertilizers on the land. [ ] [ ]
farm adjective

  1. Relating to agriculture or rural life.

    1. Farm animals need care every day, twice a day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The farm life is difficult, but can be very rewarding at the end of the day. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "farm" in English means: An area of land used for growing crops or raising animals., A place where agricultural activities take place, including cultivating land and breeding livestock..

The phonetic transcription of "farm" is /fɑːm/ in British English and /fɑːrm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "farm": ranch, plantation, grange, smallholding.

Example usage of "farm": "We visited a farm last weekend and saw many cows.". More examples on the page.