Meaning & Definition of word "Farm"

Farm

/fɑːrm/

1. A tract of land used for growing crops and raising animals.
- Example: The farmer worked hard to maintain the family farm.
2. A place where a particular type of product is cultivated or produced.
- Example: He visited a fish farm to learn about aquaculture.
3. An establishment for a specific purpose.
- Example: The tech company has a data farm for storing large amounts of information.

1. To cultivate land or raise animals for food, wool, etc.
- Example: They farm the land using organic methods.
2. To manage or work on a farm.
- Example: She decided to farm after inheriting her grandfather's land.
3. To gather resources or results systematically.
- Example: The developers farm in-game resources to build their advantage.

Old English 'feorm' meaning 'provision, food, or supplies'.

cash crop:

A crop grown for sale rather than for personal use.

farm-to-table:

A movement that promotes serving local food in restaurants.

family farm:

A farm owned and operated by a family.

factory farm:

A large industrial agricultural facility.

agriculture:

The science or practice of farming.

cultivation:

The act of preparing and using land for crops.

ranch:

A large farm, especially in the US, where cattle or other animals are bred and raised.

Meaning: To farm or gather resources in a video game.

Example Sentence: I need to farm some gold before the raid.

Meaning: To exploit or take advantage of a situation heavily.

Example Sentence: They are just farming likes on that post.