Smallholding (Noun)
Meaning
A piece of land under 50 acres that is sold or let to someone for cultivation.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The family purchased a smallholding on the outskirts of the village where they grew their own fruits and vegetables.
- She decided to leave her city job and rent a smallholding in the countryside to pursue her passion for organic farming.
- The smallholding had been in the family for generations, but they were forced to sell it due to financial difficulties.
- After retiring, he invested in a smallholding to provide a sustainable source of income and a connection to nature.
- The smallholding was originally used for grazing livestock, but the new owners converted it to a vineyard.