Farmhouse
/ˈfɑːmhaʊs/
Definitions
A house that is part of a farm, typically where the farmer and their family live.
/ˈfɑːmhaʊs/
A house on a farm, typically occupied by the farmer and their family.
The old farmhouse had a charming, rustic appeal.
💡 Simply: Imagine a cozy house on a big farm. The people who grow food there live in this farmhouse! It has a big kitchen and maybe a porch.
👶 For kids: A farmhouse is a house on a farm where the people who work on the farm live.
More Examples
They decided to restore the historic farmhouse.
We spent the weekend at a peaceful farmhouse in the countryside.
The farmhouse was surrounded by fields of crops.
How It's Used
"The family gathered in the farmhouse kitchen for a holiday meal."
"The property included a renovated farmhouse with modern amenities."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
From "farm" + "house." It first appeared in the late 16th century, reflecting the increasing separation of agricultural buildings and the dwellings of farmers.
The term 'farmhouse' has appeared commonly in literature describing rural life and the agrarian economy since the 17th century.
Memory tip
Think of a house *on* a farm, and you'll remember it's a farmhouse.
Word Origin
"Combination of "farm" (land used for agriculture) and "house" (a dwelling)"