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farmhouse

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈfɑɹmˌhaʊs// UK //fˈɑːmhaʊs// farm·house

n. the main house on a farm where the farmer and their family live.

n. the primary residential building located on a farm, typically serving as the home for the farm owner or manager.


SIMPLE

The old farmhouse has a large kitchen and a red roof.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long day in the fields, the family gathered in the farmhouse for a warm meal.

COMPLEX

The original stone farmhouse, built in the late nineteenth century, has been carefully restored to preserve its historical character while incorporating modern amenities.

Origin

From farm + house.

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