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farm hand

American  

noun

  1. a person who works on a farm, especially a hired worker; hired hand.

farm hand British  

noun

  1. a person who is hired to work on a farm

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of farm hand

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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But after batting .277 with 54 home runs, 185 RBIs and a .931 OPS as a farm hand, the Dodgers decided their minor league player of the year award-winner from last season was finally ready.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2025

He worked as a carpenter, snowplow operator, farm manager, maintenance technician and farm hand, among other jobs.

From Washington Times • Nov. 28, 2023

The $2 to $3 that farm hand Romelio Acosta earns for 10 hours of work isn’t enough to pay his expenses.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2022

Magpie bridge: China's relay satellite takes its name from the story of a goddess's daughter who falls in love with a poor farm hand.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2019

He had, indeed, only been working with the quiet patience of a farm hand.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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