farmhouse

noun

farm·​house ˈfärm-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce farmhouse (audio)
: a dwelling on a farm

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This 71-inch hutch cabinet, made in a farmhouse style, gives you two huge spaces to work with. Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025 There are also single spindle feet, a patina finish on the wood, and ship-lap style boards for a hint of a farmhouse aesthetic. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025 Elizabeth Krueger Design was founded in 2012, and over the past 12 years, the firm has established itself as a go-to for everything from Chicago penthouses and historic Highland Park homes to Michigan farmhouses and Florida retreats. Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025 Beyond spring, the basket’s farmhouse aesthetic can star in seasonal decor year-round, and aside from florals, shoppers have used it indoors to corral mail, craft supplies, plastic sacks, and more. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for farmhouse

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First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of farmhouse was in 1533

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“Farmhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmhouse. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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farmhouse

noun
farm·​house -ˌhau̇s How to pronounce farmhouse (audio)
: a dwelling on a farm
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