steading

[ˈstɛdɪŋ]

steading Definition

a farmstead or group of farm buildings with its land and outbuildings.

Using steading: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "steading" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The steading has been in the family for generations.

  • Example

    The old steading was converted into a holiday home.

  • Example

    The farmer sold his steading to retire.

  • Example

    The steading was surrounded by fields of wheat.

steading Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for steading

Phrases with steading

  • steading lass

    a female farm worker

    Example

    The steading lass worked hard from dawn till dusk.

  • the main building on a farmstead where the farmer and their family live

    Example

    The steading house was a large, two-story building with a red roof.

  • a farm that includes a steading

    Example

    The steading farm was known for its high-quality dairy products.

Origins of steading

from Old Norse 'staðir', meaning 'place'

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Summary: steading in Brief

'Steading' [ˈstɛdɪŋ] refers to a farmstead or group of farm buildings with its land and outbuildings. It is often used to describe a family-owned farm or a rural property. Examples include 'The steading has been in the family for generations.' and 'The old steading was converted into a holiday home.' Synonyms include 'homestead,' 'ranch,' and 'estate.'