acreage

noun

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

Examples of acreage in a Sentence

A large portion of the park's acreage is forest.
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Today, Chevron has a working interest in 1 of 5 Permian wells across 2.1 million acres and generates higher revenue per acre due to its royalty advantage and acquisition of acreage at substantially lower costs. David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 Reflecting this trend, the Indian River Lagoon has lost about 63% of its oyster reef acreage since 1943, according to Linda Walters, a marine biology professor at the University of Central Florida. Molly Duerig, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025 Sound-generating equipment, for instance, would be in the central part of the acreage, and noise would be limited to 55 decibels. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025 The international expansion has come as California’s almond acreage has declined in recent years, pressured by rising interest rates and tightening water resources. Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025 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 Jul. 2025.

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acreage

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

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