Definition

A large commercial farm that operates on a bigger scale than traditional family-owned farms.

Example

The superfarm produces a vast amount of crops to supply the growing population.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new superfarm they opened on the outskirts of town?

Yeah, I read they grow a ton of different crops there!

It sounds amazing, but I wonder how it affects the local farmers.

That's a good point; I hope it doesn’t hurt their businesses too much.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Superfarm → It is formed from "super-" (meaning above or beyond) and "farm" (from Old English "ferma", meaning a piece of land or estate). The word "superfarm" refers to a farm that is above or beyond the ordinary in size or productivity.

Memory Tip

Think of a farm that is 'above' ('super-') the usual size or productivity — that's what a superfarm means.

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