Farm: meaning, definitions and examples

See first 'farm'.

Refers to a large farm, especially in tropical or subtropical regions, where crops like coffee, sugar, or cotton are grown. Often historically associated with colonial exploitation and slavery, giving it a negative connotation.

• They visited an old coffee plantation in Brazil.
• The history of the cotton plantation is tied to the era of slavery.

Denotes a large farm primarily focused on raising livestock, such as cattle or sheep. Common in the United States, particularly in the West, and associated with cowboy culture.

• They spent their summers working on a horse ranch.
• The cattle ranch spanned thousands of acres.

Usually means a large area of land with an impressive house, often owned by wealthy individuals. It can include farms, gardens, and forests, and is generally more luxurious than a typical farm.

• The estate was passed down through the family for centuries.
• The old duke lived on a huge estate with many servants.

Use 'farm' when referring to the practice of managing and operating a farm, which includes the production of crops and raising livestock.

• They decided to farm the land their grandparents left them

Use 'cultivate' when focusing on the preparation and care of land and crops, involving processes like planting, weeding, and tending to plants.

• They spent the whole season cultivating the roses in their garden

Use 'grow' when talking about the process of plants increasing in size, number, or maturity. This word can also refer to the act of encouraging plant growth.

• They decided to grow tomatoes in their backyard

Use 'harvest' when referring to the act of gathering mature crops from the fields. It often implies the end of the growing season.

• It's time to harvest the corn for the upcoming festival