Homestead

/ˈhoʊmˌstɛd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A house, especially a farmhouse, and the surrounding land.

The old homestead had been in the family for generations.

A tract of public land available for settlement.

He claimed a homestead in the western territories during the land rush.

A home or dwelling place.

After years of renting, they finally purchased a homestead in the countryside.

verb

To establish a homestead by settling, especially on public land.

They decided to homestead in the mountains, building their own cabin from scratch.

From home + stead, meaning a place or location of a home.

homestead exemption

A legal provision that reduces property taxes for homeowners.

homestead act

A law that provided land to settlers in exchange for a commitment to live and cultivate it.

homesteading lifestyle

A way of living that emphasizes self-sufficiency and sustainability.

farm

An area of land used for growing crops and raising animals.

settlement

The action of settling in a new place.

acreage

An area of land measured in acres.

Home base for a group or individual.

My friends and I always meet at the homestead for our gaming nights.

A self-sufficient lifestyle.

After going off-grid, she really embraced the homestead vibe.