farmhouse

word

Definition

A farmhouse is a house on a farm where the farmer and their family usually live.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used for rural homes on active farms, not just any country home. Common collocations: 'old farmhouse', 'stone farmhouse', 'farmhouse kitchen'. Distinct from 'barn' which stores animals or tools.

Example Sentences

The family lives in a big farmhouse.

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We visited an old farmhouse last summer.

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The farmhouse is surrounded by fields.

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They renovated the old farmhouse into a cozy vacation home.

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You can see horses grazing near the farmhouse every morning.

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The kitchen has that warm, farmhouse style everyone loves.

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