farmhouse

American  

[fahrm-hous] / ˈfɑrmˌhaʊs /

noun

plural

farmhouses

1. a house on a farm, especially the one used by the farmer and farmer's family.

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farmhouse British  

/ ˈfɑːmˌhaʊs /

noun

1. a house attached to a farm, esp the dwelling from which the farm is managed

2. Also called: farmhouse loaf.  a large white loaf, baked in a tin, with slightly curved sides and top

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Etymology

Origin of farmhouse

First recorded in 1590–1600; farm + house

Example Sentences

Dame Helen Mirren hopes to repair a broken cello that belongs to a care home she supports, while author Julia Donaldson seeks to restore a a battered toy farmhouse that inspired her books.

From BBC

Despite the cheeky remark, the couple took on a serious, multiyear project that resulted in a modern farmhouse design dubbed KuKu Farms and is an “only in L.A.” take on low-key luxury.

From MarketWatch

Teddy’s rural farmhouse, in which Stone is held captive, is a key factor for understanding Teddy’s psychology, explains Oscar-winning production designer James Price.

From Los Angeles Times

Edward McCann was arrested in the nearby farmhouse while Daniel McCann, who owned the property but was living at the time in Hampshire, was eventually arrested in Portsmouth in February 2021.

From BBC

When we arrived, the old farmhouse was run down and debris was everywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• cattle ranch