farmer

noun

farm·​er ˈfär-mər How to pronounce farmer (audio)
1
: a person who pays a fixed sum for some privilege or source of income
2
: a person who cultivates land or crops or raises animals (such as livestock or fish)
3

Examples of farmer in a Sentence

My uncle has been a farmer for 60 years. a young farmer whose family has been growing wheat for many generations
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Island Muse reminds me of walking through a Saturday farmer’s market, and you’re surrounded by all of the amazing fresh fruit. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 July 2025 They'll be joined by Murfreesboro City Schools, offering a farmer's market experience, Read to Succeed, offering free books, and Wellpoint, offering health resources and information, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mitchell Neilson Primary Gymnasium, 1303 Jones Boulevard in Murfreesboro. Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 25 July 2025 Like Japan, India has resisted greater market access for American agricultural products to protect its local farmers, who form a sizable voting bloc. Mavis Mook, CNBC, 25 July 2025 The list included a restaurant, coffee shop or cafe, brewery or wine bar, grocery store, retail or boutique shops, event venue or farmer’s market, or a gym or yoga studio. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for farmer

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of farmer was in the 14th century

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“Farmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmer. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

farmer

noun
farm·​er ˈfär-mər How to pronounce farmer (audio)
: a person who cultivates land or crops or raises animals

Biographical Definition

Farmer 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Far·​mer ˈfär-mər How to pronounce Farmer (audio)
Fannie Merritt 1857–1915 American cookery expert

Farmer

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

James Leonard 1920–1999 American civil rights leader

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