farm hand

noun

1. a person who works on a farm, especially a hired worker; hired hand.

farm hand

noun

1. a person who is hired to work on a farm

Word History and Origins

Origin of farm hand¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

He worked as a carpenter, snowplow operator, farm manager, maintenance technician and farm hand, among other jobs.

From Washington Times

Gong Sae Lao of Thailand wasn’t worried when he traveled a year ago to Israel to work as a farm hand.

From Seattle Times

Ms Jacob said she cannot afford a farm hand.

From BBC

Jabri, a father of six, ekes out a living as a daily farm hand in the western province of Hodeidah and is able to take his son to Sanaa thanks to charity Al Shafaqa Foundation which is housing and feeding them during the treatment.

From Reuters

The $2 to $3 that farm hand Romelio Acosta earns for 10 hours of work isn’t enough to pay his expenses.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• agricultural laborer
• agricultural worker
• farm laborer
• farm worker
• field hand