Farm

Definition

Farm is a noun that refers to a piece of land used for growing crops, raising animals, or other agricultural activities. As a verb, it means to cultivate land or rear animals for food, wool, or other products.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /fɑrm/
• Respelling: FAHRM

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /fɑːm/
• Respelling: FAHM

Etymology

The word "farm" originates from the Old French "ferme," meaning "rent or lease," and the Latin "firma," meaning "fixed agreement." It originally referred to the leasing of land for agriculture and evolved in English to denote agricultural land itself.

Derivatives

• Farmer (noun)
• Farming (noun/verb)
• Farmhouse (noun)
• Farmland (noun)
• Farmstead (noun)

Synonyms

• Ranch
• Plantation
• Homestead

Antonyms

• Urban area
• City
• None

Usage

The noun "farm" is used to refer to agricultural land, such as "The farm produces vegetables and dairy." As a verb, it is used to describe the act of engaging in agriculture, such as "They farm the land organically."

Related Terms

• Agriculture: The science or practice of farming.
• Harvest: The process of gathering crops.
• Crop: Cultivated plants grown on a farm.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A piece of land used for agricultural purposes: Refers to land for growing crops or raising livestock.
  • Example: "She owns a farm in the countryside."
• A location for specialized production or breeding: Can refer to places like fish farms or wind farms.
  • Example: "The company operates a solar farm to generate energy."

Verb

• To cultivate land or rear animals for agriculture: Refers to the act of farming.
  • Example: "They farm wheat and barley on their land."
• To produce or breed in a controlled environment: Describes specific types of farming activities.
  • Example: "The family farms salmon in freshwater tanks."