Farmstead: meaning, definitions and examples

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farmstead

 

[ หˆfษ‘หrmหŒstษ›d ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

agriculture setting

A farmstead refers to a homestead that is located on a farm, including the land, buildings, and surrounding area that are used for agricultural purposes. It typically includes the farmhouse and other structures necessary for farming.

Synonyms

farm, homestead, ranch

Examples of usage

  • The farmstead was bustling with activity during harvest season.
  • She grew up in a charming farmstead surrounded by fields.
  • The old farmstead provided a glimpse into rural life in the 19th century.

Translations

Translations of the word "farmstead" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fazenda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅƒเคทเคฟ เคซเคพเคฐเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bauernhof

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perusahaan pertanian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะตั€ะผะตั€ััŒะบะต ะณะพัะฟะพะดะฐั€ัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gospodarstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่พฒๅ ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ferme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ granja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงiftlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒุฑุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ usedlost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dvor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†œๅœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kmetija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรฝli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะตั€ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ferma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rancho

Etymology

The term 'farmstead' originates from the combination of two Old English words: 'farm,' which signifies a parcel of land used for agricultural purposes, and 'stead,' which denotes a place or location. The concept dates back to when settlers established farms and required a permanent residence on their land to manage crops and livestock. The term has evolved over centuries, representing not only the residence but also the functional areas associated with farming, such as barns, storage facilities, and sometimes even small communities that grew around agricultural activities. As agriculture advanced, the definition of a farmstead expanded to accommodate modern farming methods and sustainable practices, while still holding onto its traditional roots.