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farmland

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfɑɹmˌɫænd// UK //fˈɑːmlənd// farm·land Agriculture
Definition

n. land that people use for farming and growing crops.

n. land used for agricultural purposes, specifically for the cultivation of crops or the grazing of livestock.


SIMPLE

The tractor drove across the green farmland.

CONTEXTUAL

The government is passing new laws to protect fertile farmland from being turned into housing developments.

COMPLEX

As urban sprawl continues to expand, the preservation of high-quality farmland becomes essential for maintaining local food security and supporting the rural economy.

Origin

From farm + land.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Last updated May 6, 2026