Farmstead

Pronunciation: /fɑːrmstɛd/

Definitions of farmstead

noun a farm and the buildings on it

Example Sentences

A1 The farmstead had a red barn and a white farmhouse.

A2 The family lived on a small farmstead in the countryside.

B1 The farmstead produced organic vegetables and sold them at the local market.

B2 The historic farmstead was preserved as a living museum for visitors to explore.

C1 The farmstead had been in the family for generations, passed down from father to son.

C2 The luxurious farmstead estate included a swimming pool, tennis court, and horse stable.

Examples of farmstead in a Sentence

formal The farmstead has been in the family for generations, maintaining its traditional practices.

informal I love spending weekends at the old farmstead, it's so peaceful out there.

slang Let's head out to the farmstead and have a chill day away from the city.

figurative The farmstead of knowledge is where we cultivate our minds and grow our understanding.

Grammatical Forms of farmstead

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

Origin and Evolution of farmstead

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'farmstead' originated from Old English, where 'feorme' meant provisions or food, and 'stede' meant place or location.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'farmstead' evolved to refer to a farmhouse and its surrounding buildings, as well as the land and buildings used for agricultural purposes.