husbandry

noun

ˈhəz-bən-drē How to pronounce husbandry (audio)
Definition of husbandrynext
1
as in economy
careful management of material resources in accordance with his practice of good husbandry, he never buys anything on credit

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2
as in farming
the science or occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock a family of winemakers whose tradition of vineyard husbandry goes back several generations

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Recent Examples of husbandry Recent investigations revealed the need for action due to improper husbandry, according to a department news release. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026 The Riverside County Department of Animal Services had been aware of the property owner’s intent to maintain an animal sanctuary for the birds, but recent investigations revealed overcrowding and what officials described as improper husbandry. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026 Reindeer husbandry has been an important part of Scandinavian culture for many decades, especially for the Sami Indigenous people in the far north of the country. — ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026 In Bulgaria, village music was typically sung by peasants while tending to agriculture and husbandry; at weddings; and to express national pride. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 21 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for husbandry
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  1. economy
  2. farming
  3. saving
  4. agriculture
  5. frugality
  6. cultivation
  7. thrift
Noun
  • India, which remains the world's fastest-growing major economy, is among the countries most vulnerable to the supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Argentina’s program is poised to be one of the most popular options on the market, due to the country's comparative proximity to the United States, strong economy, and passport power.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of economy
Noun
  • The rural economy, largely dependent on farming, is also an important pillar of consumer spending.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Climate volatility, shifting regulatory pressures and economic uncertainty are rapidly transforming cotton farming from a traditional agricultural endeavor into a complex, high-stakes business challenge.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of farming
Noun
  • The debate over daylight saving time has stretched on for years.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Detractors said permanent daylight saving time would lead to darker and potentially more hazardous winter mornings when children will be waiting for school buses and parents will be driving to work in darkness.
    — Melissa Goldin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of saving
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  • The administration's plan to allow more imports of foreign beef has particularly roiled the agriculture-rich state of Nebraska.
    — NICHOLAS INGRAM, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Focus on local agriculture, underserved communities and expanding strategic partnerships.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of agriculture
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  • In real life, Andrew’s frugality drove a wedge between him and his daughters.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • His frugality has been well-documented, and his refusal to treat Blazers operations like an NBA team rather than an NHL one is concerning.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of frugality
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  • The bear-resistant container was invented to arrest the inadvertent cultivation of problem bears.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Study Unprompted Giving Increases Look at donors who increased their giving without a major cultivation push and work backward.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of cultivation
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  • Most thrift stores will not accept these items because of liability risks, testing requirements, and disposal costs.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
  • At the end of the day, heed these words of advice for any dedicated thrift store shopper who knows the disappointment of leaving a beautiful but flawed item behind.
    — Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrift

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“Husbandry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husbandry. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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