Synonyms for

Homestead

Verb / ˈhəʊˌmsted / Another word for homestead — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a house, especially a farmhouse, and the land and buildings that surround it, typically occupied by a family and farmed by them or rented out

Synonyms & similar words

farmstead ranch estate plantation manor farmhouse demesne croft grange villa bungalow cottage abode dwelling place residence home property land

Synonyms by register

Formal

dwelling residence estate property

Informal

place pad digs crib

Literary

hearth abode cottage

Antonyms

city urban apartment condo metropolis suburb

Common collocations

  • homestead exemption
  • homestead act
  • homestead property
  • homestead claim
  • homestead rights
  • homestead law
  • homestead entry

Word family

noun homestead
verb homestead

Usage note

Primarily refers to a dwelling with its land, especially one acquired under a homestead act. Can also refer to a family home or farm in a more general sense.

Example sentences

  1. The homestead was passed down from generation to generation.
  2. The family worked hard to maintain their homestead.
  3. The homestead was located in a remote area.
  4. They sold their homestead and moved to the city.
  5. The homestead had a beautiful garden.

Quotes

  • 'The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there... and still on your feet.' - Stephen King
  • 'The homestead is the backbone of our country.' - Anonymous
  • 'The homestead is not just a place, it's a way of life.' - Anonymous

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