March 20, 2026

Farm

Vocabulary List Number 396 v.0.9 with 25 entries made up of 7 chapters with 16 definitions and 9 examples and 1 synonym. Update at April 9, 2026.


    1. Farm Main Definitions

  1. )farm |n| an area of land, including buildings and water, primarily devoted to agricultural processes such as growing crops, raising livestock, or aquaculture. It serves as a base for food production and can also produce fiber or fuel, with types ranging from smallholdings to large commercial operations, plantations, and ranches. (From Merriam Webster Dictionary, Mar 19, 2026.)
  2. "The family owns a small dairy farm with fifty cows." (From Merriam Webster Dictionary, Mar 19, 202l6.)
  3. "We visited an apple farm in the autumn." (From Merriam Webster Dictionary, Mar 19, 2026)
  4. "They farm soybeans on over 500 acres of land." (From dictionary.com, Mar 19, 2026)
  5. "She decided to farm out the marketing tasks to a specialized agency." (From Bab.la, Mar 19, 2026)
  6. farmland |n| is land which is farmed, or which is suitable for farming. (From Collins Dictionary. March 26, 2026)
  7. "It could take more than a year for damaged farmland to recover." (From Collins Dictionary. March 26, 2026)
  8. ranch 1 |n| a very large farm in the western US and Canada where sheep, cattle, or horses are bred. (From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. April 9, 2026.)
  9. "Robert Daley settled the property in 1869, first as a horse and cattle ranch and then as a dairy operation." (From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. April 9, 2026.)
  10. "We saw small towns and huge cities, chicken farms and horse ranches." (From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. April 9, 2026.)

   2. Related to Soil
  1. soil |n| the material on the surface of the ground in which plants grow. (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.)
  2. "It was the first time we had set foot on foreig soil." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.)
  3. "Gardening is a way for city dwellers to return to the soil." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.)
  4. "This vertical section of the soil shows four basic soil layers." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.)
  5. "Corn is grown a lot in this area - the soil seems to suit it very well." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.)
  6. "These new plants haven't taken - they don't like this dry soil." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.)
  7. "The soil in this area is very chalky." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.)
  8. soil preparation |n| mechanical processing of soil so that it is inthe proper physical condition for planting is usually referred to as tilling; adding nutrients and trace elements is called fertilizing. Both processes are important in agricultural operations. (From Britannica. April 11, 2026.)
  9. acre |n| a unit for measuring area, equal to 4,047 square metres or 4,840 square yards. (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026)
  10. "He's got 400 acres of land in Russia." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026)
  11. The mansion is set in 90 acres of beautiful, unspoilt countryside." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026)
  12. "The college is surrounded by 70 acres of parkland." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026)
  13. "The Forestry Commission is responsible for preserving over 2 million acres of woodland." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.)
  14. "Major wildfires have destroyed thousands of acres in Idaho, Oregon and Montana. (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.)
  15. The field was about ten acres in size." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026)
  16. acreage |n| the size of an area of land in acres (= a unit for measuring area, equal to 4,047 square metres). (From Cambridge Dictiocary. April 6, 2026)
  17. "What acreage is her estate?" (From Cambridge Dictiocary. April 6, 2026)
  18. "It was a huge farm with substantial acreage." (From Cambridge Dictiocary. April 6, 2026)
  19. "One third of the acreage is parkland." (From Cambridge Dictiocary. April 6, 2026)
  20. "These chemicals pose a risk to non-target organisms, especially when applied to vast acreages." (From Cambridge Dictiocary. April 6, 2026)
  21. "Waterfront acreage appreciates at one and a half times the rate of other property." (From Cambridge Dictiocary. April 6, 2026)
  22. farming area |n| a rural location, such as farmland or an agricultural zone, specifically dedicated to cultivating crops or raising livestock. These areas are typically situated outside of cities, characterized by open land, and serve as the primary location for agricultural production and food, fiber, or fuel cultivation. (From Google IA, Mar 22, 2026)
  23. land |n| an area of ground used for farming. (From Langeek. April 6, 2026)

     3. Farm Places
  1. barn |n| a large building on a farm in which animals or hay (= dried grass) and grain are kept 2. (From
  2. "Farms in the United States often feature bright red barns." (From WordReference. March 23, 2025)
  3. "Michael's parents keep their camper in a barn on their property." (From WordReference. March 23, 2025)
  4. converted barn |n| a barn that has been turned into a house. (From WordReference. March 25, 2026.)
  5. "They live in a converted barn ." (From WordReference. March 25, 2026.)
  6. greenhouse |n| a glass structure used for growing plants in and protecting them from cold weather. (From Langeek English. April 5, 2026.)
  7. "She spent the morning watering the plants in the greenhouse." (From Langeek English. April 5, 2026.)
  8. farmhouse |n| a house near a farm in which a farmer lives. (From Langeek English. April 5, 2026.)
  9. "She decorated her farmhouse with rustic furniture and vintage accents." (From Langeek English. April 5, 2026.)
  10. ranch 2 |n| a ranch house. (From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. April 9, 2026.)
  11. "We lived first on a ranch." (From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. April 9, 2026.)
  12. "A four-bedroom ranch." (From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. April 9, 2026.)
  13. "I sail past a little development of off-the-shelf ranch homes." (From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. April 9, 2026.)
  14. stable |n| a building, typically found on a farm, designed to house horses. (From LangGeek English. April 9, 2026.)

      4. Farm Production
  1. agriculture 1 |n| the science, art, or occupation concerned with cultivating land, raising crops, and
    feeding, breeding, and raising livestock; farming. (From dictionary.com. April 8, 2026) 
  2. agriculture 2 |n| the production of crops, livestock, or poultry. (From dictionary.com. April 8, 2026.) 
  3. agronomy |n| the scientific study of the use of land, crop production, and soil management. (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.)
  4. "She has published several books on agronomy." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.) 
  5. "He has studied the agronomy of wheat and has developed new cultivation techniques." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.)" 
  6. "Small-scale agronomy trials of the crop have been approved." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.)
  7. "The research team is built around people who are experts in horticulture and agronomy." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.) 
  8. "She has a degree in biology and agronomy." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.) 
  9. "A network of agronomy experts are available to provide expertise and advice for farmers." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.) 
  10. "He's a professor of agronomy and soil science." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.) 
  11. "They are studying the practical application of these plants in agronomy." (From Cambridge Dictionary. April 8, 2026.)  
  12. agricultural technology |n| application of techniques to control the growth and harvesting of animal and vegetable products. This article focuses on technology involved in the cultivation of food and fiber crops. For information on animal agriculture, see livestock farming and poultry farming. (From Britannica Dictionary. April 11, 2026.) 
  13. crop production: growing food crops (wheat, fruits, vegetables) and fiber (cotton). (From Google IA. April 7,2026.) 
  14. livestock farming: rearing animals for meat, dairy, and wool (cattle, poultry, sheep). (From Google IA. April 7, 2026.) 
  15. horticulture: cultivating plants, fruits, and flowers. (From Google IA. April 7, 2026.) 
  16. aquaculture / hydroponics: farming in water or using nutrient solutions rather than soil. (From Google IA. April 7, 2026.) 
  17. agricultural services: activities supporting production, including machinery use and marketing. (From Google IA. April 7, 2026.)


      5. Some Farm Machines

  1. tractor  / combine 1 |n| a farm vehicle that is used for pulling farm machinery. (From Collins Dictionary. April
    11, 2026.)
  2. tractor / combine 2  |n| complex farm machine that both cuts and threshes grains and certain other crops. Combines are used in the harvesting and cleaning of cereals such as wheat, barley, corn (maize), oats, rice, rye, and sorghum, as well as a number of non-grain crops, including flax, rapeseed, soybeans, and sunflower seeds. (From Britannica Dictionary. April 11, 2026.)
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     5. Related Terms

  2. cattle |n| large farm animals, such as cows and bulls, raised for meat, milk, or labor. (From LanGeek English. April 8, 2026.)
  3. crop |n|a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land. (From LanGeek English. April 8, 2026.)
  4. "The crop of rice was abundant this year due to favorable weather conditions." (From LanGeek English. April 8, 2026.)
  5. seed a small living part of a plant that when put in the ground, grows into a new one. (From LanGeek English. April 8, 2026.)
  6. "Some plants , like dandelions , disperse their seeds through the wind , allowing them to spread far and wide." (From LanGeek English. April 8, 2026.)
  7. scarecrow |n| an object that looks like a person and that is placed in a field to scare birds away from crops. (From The Britannica Dictionary. April 9, 2026.)

         
       6. Some Farm Activities
  1. agriculture |n| is the science, art, and practice of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock to provide food, fiber, fuel, and other products. It involves managing natural resources for human use, including farming, forestry, and horticulture. Key synonyms include farming, husbandry, and cultivation. (From Google IA. April 7, 2026)
  2. harvesting |n| a field worker picking fruits or vegetables by hand during peak season. (From Google IA.
    March 25, 2026)
  3. livestock care |n| a stockperson feeding cattle, cleaning pens, and monitoring animal health. (From Google IA. March 25, 2026)
  4. crop management |n| an operator spraying fertilizer or driving tractors for planting. (From Google IA. March 25, 2026)
  5. general maintenance |n| a farmhand repairing fences and maintaining irrigation systems. (From Google IA. March 25, 2026)


     7. Farm's People

  1. farm worker / farm hand |n| a person employed to perform manual labor in agriculture, including planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops, or caring for livestock on farms, nurseries, and ranches. They are often referred to as laborers or field workers who execute the physical tasks necessary for food production. The farm workers can be permanent (year-round), seasonal (short-term), or migrant (traveling for work) (From WordReference. March 24, 2026)
  2. gentleman farmer |n| man who owns farmland) (From WordReference. March 25, 2026)
  3. organic farmer |n| food producer using natural methods.  (From WordReference. March 25, 2026)
  4. "The organic farmer grows his strawberries without chemicals or artificial fertilizers." (From WordReference. March 24, 2026)
  5. shepherd |n| a person who protects a large group of sheep as a job. (From LangñGeek English. Abril 9, 2026.)
  6. tenant farmer |n| who farms land owned by someone else. (From WordReference. March 24, 2026)


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