as in farm
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock
many of the area's proud, old farmsteads have been bulldozed by developers to make way for condominiums
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Recent Examples of farmstead
Set on a secluded four-sided farmstead in the Altmark region, the film follows four women, separated by decades but united by trauma, who uncover the truth behind its weathered walls.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
The full scale operation at the farmstead launched in January 2024, Julianna Havnaer, a communications manager for Resolute Racing, told The Courier Journal.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
The warm orange color evokes a vintage farmstead feel that looks similar to the HGTV icon’s style.
—Hailey Roy, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
To honor Black History Month, Michael and Karen Collins will open the farmstead and small museum during a free open house, 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 23.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
The full scale operation at the farmstead launched in January 2024, Julianna Havnaer, a communications manager for Resolute Racing, told The Courier Journal.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
The warm orange color evokes a vintage farmstead feel that looks similar to the HGTV icon’s style.
—Hailey Roy, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
To honor Black History Month, Michael and Karen Collins will open the farmstead and small museum during a free open house, 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 23.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farmstead
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The additional changes include the fee structure for vehicle carriers, otherwise known as roll-on/roll-off (Ro/Ro) vessels, which help to carry automobiles, farm equipment and other heavy machinery.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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The distillery is on a farm where three generations of the Henry family have been growing seed corn since 1946, according to its website.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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This classic recipe is complemented by slivers of bacon and ranch, two Southern favorites.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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For men, the Cody James Wyatt jean is a bestseller, given its durability as well as stretch that works for everyday or on the ranch.—
Catherine Salfino,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Farmstead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmstead. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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