farming
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.the work of growing crops or keeping animals on a farm.
n.the occupation or business of cultivating land, producing crops, and raising livestock.
Simple“Modern farming uses a lot of technology to grow more food with fewer workers.”
In context“Sustainable farming practices are becoming increasingly vital as the global population grows and climate patterns become less predictable.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun to describe the industry as a whole.
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.describing things that are connected to the business of a farm.
adj.pertaining to the industry, methods, or communities involved in agriculture.
Simple“The local farming community holds a large market every Saturday morning.”
In context“The government introduced new farming subsidies to encourage landowners to preserve natural hedgerows and local biodiversity.”
UsageAttributive use; typically appears before the noun it modifies.
Synonyms
Usage farming systems · farming practise
From farm + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.