Steading: meaning, definitions and examples

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steading

 

[ ˈstɛdɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

agricultural context

Steading refers to a farmstead or the buildings associated with a farm, particularly in rural areas. It encompasses not only the main residential structure of the farmer but also the outbuildings used for livestock, storage, and equipment. The term is particularly common in Scotland and may evoke images of traditional farming life.

Synonyms

farmstead, homestead, ranch

Examples of usage

  • The steading was surrounded by fields ready for harvest.
  • They renovated the steading to provide a cozy guest house.
  • The animals were all housed in the steading's barn.

Translations

Translations of the word "steading" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estabelecimento

🇮🇳 स्थायी

🇩🇪 Gehöft

🇮🇩 perumahan

🇺🇦 господарство

🇵🇱 gospodarstwo

🇯🇵 農場

🇫🇷 ferme

🇪🇸 granja

🇹🇷 çiftlik

🇰🇷 농장

🇸🇦 مزرعة

🇨🇿 statek

🇸🇰 statek

🇨🇳 农场

🇸🇮 kmetija

🇮🇸 

🇰🇿 шару

🇬🇪 სოფელი

🇦🇿 ferma

🇲🇽 hacienda

Etymology

The word 'steading' has its origins in the Old Norse word 'stad,' meaning 'place' or 'site.' This term was adopted into Middle English and gradually evolved into its modern usage. Over time, 'steading' became associated with agricultural settings, particularly in Scotland, reflecting the evolution of farming practices and rural life in these regions. Historical literature references to steads or steadings indicate their importance as centers of agricultural activity. As farming communities developed over centuries, the term gained a richer cultural significance, often embodying the spirit of traditional rural living. In modern usages, 'steading' continues to evoke a connection to pastoral life, illustrating both physical structures and the broader agrarian lifestyle.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,293, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.