smallholding

IPA: smˈɔɫhoʊɫdɪŋ

A small farm.
(US, historical) A small plantation or land with a small number of slaves (generally 19 or less). Contrasted with middling plantation (20–49 slaves) and large plantation (50+ and owned by planters).

Examples of "smallholding" in Sentences

The family-owned smallholding produced organic vegetables and free-range eggs for the local farmers market
The smallholding was nestled in a picturesque valley, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery
The couple worked tirelessly to maintain their smallholding, tending to their livestock and crops with care and dedication
Despite its modest size, the smallholding provided a sustainable source of income for the owners
The smallholding had been in the family for generations, passed down from parents to children who continued the tradition of working the land