farm-house
Definition
- Noun:
- A dwelling on a farm: "farm-house" refers to the main house or residence located on a farm, typically where the farmer and their family live. It is distinct from other farm buildings such as barns, stables, or silos.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The old farm-house stood at the end of a long gravel road. (The main residence on the farm.)
- They renovated the farm-house to include modern amenities while keeping its rustic charm. (They updated the dwelling on the farm.)
- Visitors to the farm were invited into the farm-house for a home-cooked meal. (The family home on the agricultural property.)
Advanced Usage
- "farm-house style": a design aesthetic that emphasizes simplicity, natural materials, and rustic elements, often associated with traditional farmhouses.
- The kitchen was decorated in a farm-house style with wooden beams and a large stone fireplace. (A rustic, country-inspired design.)
Variants and Related Words
- Farmhouse (n, compound word): a variant spelling without a hyphen, meaning the same as "farm-house."
- They bought a charming farmhouse in the countryside. (A dwelling on a farm.)
- Farmhouse cheese (n): a type of cheese traditionally made on a farm.
- The local market sells farmhouse cheddar. (Cheese produced on a farm.)
Synonyms
- Homestead: a house, especially a farmhouse, and the land around it.
- Ranch house: a dwelling on a ranch, similar to a farmhouse but often associated with large livestock operations.
- Cottage: a small, simple house, sometimes used for a farmhouse, though not exclusively.
Related Idioms
- "No farm-house is too small": a saying that means even modest homes can be comfortable or sufficient.
- They believed no farm-house is too small for a happy family. (Even a small dwelling can be a good home.)
Phrasal Verbs
- None directly associated with "farm-house" as a noun. The phrase "farm out" (to send work or tasks to others) is a related phrasal verb, but it is not derived from "farm-house."