wind farm

noun

: an area of land with a cluster of wind turbines for driving electrical generators

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The move also comes as Congress is mulling bipartisan legislation to speed up permitting for energy infrastructure projects, including offshore wind farms. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 The 704-megawatt wind farm is more than 95 percent complete and is expected to supply enough electricity for 350,000 homes and businesses. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2026 As existing wind farms age, these approaches could help address blade disposal while reducing emissions from another carbon-intensive industry. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 Upwards of 80% of the power for the facility will come directly from wind farms operated by the company, bypassing the grid completely, Envision says. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wind farm

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First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wind farm was in 1973

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“Wind farm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wind%20farm. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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