Word
farming
Phoneticsfarm·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɑɹmɪŋ/
UK/fˈɑːmɪŋ/
Definitions
01the activity of agriculture
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
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.
“Modern farming uses a lot of technology to grow more food with fewer workers.”
“Sustainable farming practices are becoming increasingly vital as the global population grows and climate patterns become less predictable.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun to describe the industry as a whole.
Synonyms
02related to farms
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.
“The local farming community holds a large market every Saturday morning.”
“The government introduced new farming subsidies to encourage landowners to preserve natural hedgerows and local biodiversity.”
Usage
Attributive use; typically appears before the noun it modifies.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “farming” in context.
Etymology
From farm + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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