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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.

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

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A light-filled kitchen offers custom cabinetry, marble countertops, built-in seating, a farmhouse sink, and a Dutch door that opens to the outdoor living area.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

The shooting at Martin's farmhouse in Emneth Hungate, known as Bleak House, caused a national debate over homeowners' rights.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

He and his fourth wife, Argentine-born Luciana Pedraza, 40 years his junior, lived in a nearly 300-year-old farmhouse.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

The Lescoulies’ cows were in Venice; a Mr. Martin kept his on Primrose Avenue in Hollywood, where the early farmhouse was lately priced at about $2 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

It stopped beside the front porch of the farmhouse and dropped its last crate to the ground.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

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