Homestead Definition & Meaning

homestead
noun
  1. the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
  2. land acquired from the United States public lands by filing a record and living on and cultivating it under the homestead law
  3. dwelling that is usually a farmhouse and adjoining land
verb
  1. settle land given by the government and occupy it as a homestead

"Homestead" in song lyrics

See how homestead is used in real songs:

  • "From Greens Road, to Homestead"
    Boss Hogg Outlawz — Stay Fly Flow
  • "From the Boulevard MLK, to the blocks of Homestead"
    Mike D f/ Fat Pat, Mr. 3-2 — Swang Down
  • "Low gangstas from Dead End, to nickel in Homestead"
    Rob G f/ Lil' Keke, Slim Thug — Reppin' My Block (Remix)

Words that rhyme with homestead

Usage tips for "homestead"

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