Examples of farmer in a Sentence
My uncle has been a farmer for 60 years.
a young farmer whose family has been growing wheat for many generations
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While generations of Chastain families kept struggling as farmers, their new family business of selling farm machinery and repairing silos did very well.
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Blue Dog Bar & Grill boasts the freshest seafood on the island, sourcing its ingredients from local fishermen, brewers, farmers, and ranchers on Pine Island and southwest Florida.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
The 56-seat spot will combine techniques from the country’s Pacific coast with California’s style, offering up plenty of seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers for diners to enjoy.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026
Shetlanders are fisherfolk, sheep farmers, craftspeople, traders, artists, teachers, and musicians.
—Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Farmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmer. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Kids Definition
farmer
noun
farm·er
ˈfär-mər 
: a person who cultivates land or crops or raises animals
Biographical Definition
Farmer 1 of 2
biographical name (1)
Far·mer
ˈfär-mər
Fannie Merritt 1857–1915 American cookery expert
Farmer
2 of 2biographical name (2)
James Leonard 1920–1999 American civil rights leader
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