1. plural of homestead; houses with their land and buildings, especially farmhouses with surrounding land

Examples

• The pioneers established several homesteads along the river valley.
• Many old homesteads in the area have been converted into museums.
• The government offered free land to settlers willing to build homesteads.
• These homesteads have been in the same families for generations.
• The abandoned homesteads dotted the prairie landscape.
• Modern homesteads often combine traditional farming with sustainable practices.