1. plural of farmstead; farms with their buildings and surrounding land

Examples

• The valley contained dozens of small farmsteads scattered across the countryside.
• Many historic farmsteads have been preserved as museums.
• The tornado damaged several farmsteads in the rural community.
• These farmsteads have been in the same families for generations.
• The government provided loans to help establish new farmsteads.
• Old farmsteads often feature traditional red barns and white houses.