farming

[fahr-ming]

noun

1. the business of operating a farm.

2. the practice of letting or leasing taxes, revenue, etc., for collection.

farming

/ ˈfɑːmɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the business, art, or skill of agriculture

   2. ( as modifier )

      farming methods

Other Word Forms

• self-farming noun
• unfarming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of farming¹

First recorded in 1545–55; farm + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The internet’s integration into our lives has transformed how we define our relationships and devalued interactions with strangers, replacing connections with content farming opportunities.

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In central Nigeria, there are also frequent clashes between mostly Muslim herders and farming groups, who are often Christian, over access to water and pasture.

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As he settled into the job, countless people told Katz his job was “snow farming”—business waxed or waned depending on the snowfall.

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He has turned more than half his farm over to a wildlife reserve where ostriches, deer and giant rodents called capybaras roam, and on the remainder practices sustainable farming.

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The soft glow of the computer screen lit up her face as she studied farming.

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