B1nounnatureenvironment
US/ˈfɑːrm.lænd/
UK/ˈfɑːm.lænd/
land that is used for growing crops or keeping animals
In context
Much of the farmland near the city has been sold to developers.
Heavy rain flooded thousands of acres of farmland last month.
The train passes through miles of green farmland before reaching the coast.
Words that go with farmland
adjective + noun
- fertile farmlandThe delta has some of the most fertile farmland in the country.
- rich farmlandRich farmland covers half the region.
- prime farmlandPrime farmland near the city is being covered with factories.
verb + noun
- protect farmlandNew laws aim to protect farmland from building projects.
- convert farmlandCompanies converted farmland into housing estates.
noun + preposition
- acres of farmlandThey own hundreds of acres of farmland.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a farmlandCorrect: some farmland