farmland

[ fahrm-land ]

noun

1. land under cultivation or capable of being cultivated:

   to protect valuable farmland from erosion.

farmland

/ ˈfɑːmˌlænd /

noun

1. land used or suitable for farming

Word History and Origins

Origin of farmland¹

First recorded in 1630–40; farm + land

Example Sentences

Instead, I was informed, Tester had met with a top lobbyist of a Chinese agricultural company that’s buying up American farmland.

From Slate

Amidst the autumnal farmland, the soldiers are keen to demonstrate the American kit they use - drones, grenade launchers and mounted machine guns.

From BBC

While some maintain the new policy is designed in part to cover large-scale landowners who may have invested in farmland for the tax benefit, many in farming say the £1m limit will hit small family farms hardest.

From BBC

With the campaign heading into the homestretch, Gluesenkamp Perez recently embarked on a RV tour of the 3rd Congressional District, down twisting two-lane roads, past farmland and forests daubed with red, yellow and orange.

From Los Angeles Times

The rules under revision govern dams, aqueducts and pumping plants in California’s two main water systems, the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project, which deliver water to millions of acres of farmland and more than 25 million people.

From Los Angeles Times

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