farming

noun
UK: /ˈfɑːmɪŋ/
US: /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/

  1. The activity or business of growing crops or raising animals.

    1. My uncle enjoys farming a lot.
    2. Modern farming techniques have significantly increased crop yields.

  2. The practice of agriculture or aquaculture.

    1. Sustainable farming is essential for environmental preservation.
    2. Salmon farming has become a major industry in coastal regions.

Synonyms

agriculture cultivation husbandry tillage
farming verb

  1. Present participle of farm: to use land for growing crops or keeping animals.

    1. He is farming wheat this year.
    2. They are farming organically to protect the environment.
farming adjective

  1. Relating to agriculture or the activities of growing crops and raising livestock.

    1. We visited a farming community last summer.
    2. The farming industry faces many challenges today, especially with climate change.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "farming" in English means: The activity or business of growing crops or raising animals., The practice of agriculture or aquaculture..

The phonetic transcription of "farming" is /ˈfɑːmɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "farming": agriculture, cultivation, husbandry, tillage.

Example usage of "farming": "My uncle enjoys farming a lot.". More examples on the page.