Husbandry

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌzbəndri/

Definitions of husbandry

noun the management and conservation of resources

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather taught me the basics of husbandry when I was a child.

A2 She has a small farm where she practices husbandry of various animals.

B1 Effective husbandry techniques can help farmers increase their crop yields.

B2 The success of the vineyard can be attributed to the careful husbandry of the grapes.

C1 His expertise in husbandry led to the development of innovative farming practices.

C2 The royal family's estate is known for its impeccable husbandry of horses and livestock.

Examples of husbandry in a Sentence

formal The practice of good husbandry is essential for maintaining a healthy farm.

informal Proper husbandry techniques can really make a difference in the quality of your crops.

slang You gotta have some serious husbandry skills to keep those plants alive.

figurative In business, financial husbandry is crucial for long-term success.

Grammatical Forms of husbandry

• past tense: husbanded
• plural: husbandries
• comparative: more husbandry
• superlative: most husbandry
• present tense: husbands
• future tense: will husband
• perfect tense: have husbanded
• continuous tense: is husbanding
• singular: husbandry
• positive degree: husbandry
• infinitive: to husband
• gerund: husbanding
• participle: husbanding

Origin and Evolution of husbandry

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'husbandry' originated from the Old English word 'husbonda', which means 'male head of a household' or 'master of a house'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'husbandry' evolved to refer to the management and cultivation of land, crops, and livestock, as well as the careful and thrifty use of resources.