Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
farmhouse
Noun
/ˈfɑːrmhɑʊs/
Definition
A farmhouse is a dwelling that is typically located on a farm. It serves as the main residence for the farmers and their families.
Examples
- The farmhouse was surrounded by fields of wheat.
- During the summer, we often visited our friend’s farmhouse in the countryside.
- The old farmhouse had a charming porch with rocking chairs.
Meaning
A farmhouse is where farming families live and often includes rooms for living, cooking, and sometimes working.
Synonyms
- Rural home
- Country house
- Farmstead
