Definition

To settle on and cultivate land, often referring to the practice of establishing a home and farm on a piece of property.

Example

They decided to homestead in the countryside, growing their own food and raising animals.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you want to homestead that piece of land upstate.

Yeah, I'm really excited about the idea of farming it myself.

That sounds amazing! Have you thought about what crops you'll grow when you homestead?

Definitely! I'm planning to start with some vegetables and maybe a few fruit trees.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of house, often a farmhouse, that comes with land and other buildings, usually where a family lives and works.

Example

They decided to buy a homestead in the countryside to start a new life.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about living on a homestead?

Yeah, that sounds like a dream, especially with all that space.

I imagine having a little garden and maybe some animals on the homestead.

Definition

To claim and establish a piece of land as one's own, often for farming or living purposes.

Example

They decided to homestead a piece of land in the countryside.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how to homestead a piece of land?

Actually, I've been reading a lot about it lately!

It seems like such a rewarding way to live off the land.

Root Explanation

Homestead → It is formed from "home" (from Old English *ham*, meaning dwelling or residence) and "stead" (from Old English *stede*, meaning place or site). The word "homestead" refers to a dwelling place or residence, particularly one that includes land and buildings.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'home' as a place where you live and 'stead' as a specific 'place' — together, they remind you that a homestead is a place where you reside.

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