Farmer

Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːrmər/

Definitions of farmer

noun a person who cultivates the land or raises crops and livestock

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer grows vegetables on his farm.

A2 The farmer milks the cows every morning.

B1 The farmer uses a tractor to plow the fields.

B2 The farmer is expanding his business by adding more livestock.

C1 The farmer participates in agricultural conferences to stay updated on industry trends.

C2 The farmer has implemented sustainable farming practices to protect the environment.

Examples of farmer in a Sentence

formal The farmer cultivated his crops diligently to ensure a bountiful harvest.

informal The farmer works hard in the fields to grow his crops.

slang That farmer dude really knows how to grow some good stuff.

figurative The farmer of ideas planted the seeds of innovation in his team.

Grammatical Forms of farmer

• past tense: farmed
• plural: farmers
• comparative: more farmer
• superlative: most farmer
• present tense: farm
• future tense: will farm
• perfect tense: have farmed
• continuous tense: is farming
• singular: farmer
• positive degree: farmer
• infinitive: to farm
• gerund: farming
• participle: farming

Origin and Evolution of farmer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'farmer' originated from the Middle English word 'fermere' which came from the Old French word 'fermier' meaning one who manages a farm.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'farmer' has evolved to refer to individuals who cultivate land, raise crops, and tend to livestock for a living. The role of farmers has also evolved to include modern agricultural practices and technologies.