acreage

noun

acre·​age ˈā-k(ə-)rij How to pronounce acreage (audio)
Synonyms of acreagenext
: area in acres : acres

Examples of acreage in a Sentence

A large portion of the park's acreage is forest.
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The California acreage is concentrated in Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Sonoma County, Lake County and the Central Coast. Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026 The acreage had been owned by Ruth Moore’s ancestors, the Toof family, who named it Graceland. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026 According to listing agent Deanna D’Egidio of Harcourts Plus, the vast acreage, expansive stables, and multiple outbuildings were among the property’s original draws. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 June 2026 Steep grades, uneven terrain, large acreage, and complex multi-zone yards have largely been left to the homeowner and their weekend. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for acreage

Word History

Etymology

acre + -age

First Known Use

circa 1784, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of acreage was circa 1784

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“Acreage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acreage. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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acreage

noun
acre·​age ˈā-k(ə-)rij How to pronounce acreage (audio)
: area in acres

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