homestead

noun
UK: /ˈhəʊmsted/
US: /ˈhoʊmsted/

  1. A house and the surrounding land, especially a farm.

    1. They built a small homestead in the valley.
    2. The old homestead was surrounded by fields of wheat, a peaceful scene.

  2. A piece of land acquired from public lands under the Homestead Act.

    1. He claimed a homestead out west and started a new life.
    2. The family worked hard to develop their homestead into a thriving farm.

Synonyms

farm farmstead smallholding plantation
homestead intransitive-verb

  1. To settle on public land and establish a homestead.

    1. They decided to homestead in Montana.
    2. Pioneers homesteaded across the Great Plains, facing many hardships.
homestead transitive-verb

  1. To establish a home and farm on a piece of land.

    1. The family homesteaded their property many years ago.
    2. The Smiths successfully homesteaded their land and raised a large family.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "homestead" in English means: A house and the surrounding land, especially a farm., A piece of land acquired from public lands under the Homestead Act..

The phonetic transcription of "homestead" is /ˈhəʊmsted/ in British English and /ˈhoʊmsted/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "homestead": farm, farmstead, smallholding, plantation.

Example usage of "homestead": "They built a small homestead in the valley.". More examples on the page.