farmer

/ˈfɑrmɚ/
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A person who grows food or raises animals on a farm.

Examples

  • Do the farmers keep sheep here?
  • The farmer fed the cows before breakfast.
  • The farmer grows carrots.
  • She wants to be a farmer one day.
  • A farmer lives next door to us.

Similar words

grower
agriculturist

Meanings

Person who works on a farm

noun
farming
neutral
Someone who grows crops or keeps animals as a job on a farm.

Examples

  • The farmer grows carrots.
  • A farmer lives next door to us.
  • Do the farmers keep sheep here?
  • She wants to be a farmer one day.
  • The farmer fed the cows before breakfast.

Similar words

Etymology

FAQ

What does farmer mean?

A farmer grows crops or keeps animals on a farm.

When is farmer used?

Farmers may grow food, raise animals, or do both.

How does farmer differ from gardener?

A gardener cares for a garden, while a farmer works on a farm.

How is farmer used in a sentence?

“The farmer grows carrots” shows one part of the job.

Is farmer formal?

No, farmer is an everyday word.

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