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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In no time, the McCarthys settled down on a Bellville ranch with a 100-year-old farmhouse and vast acreage for livestock to roam. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025 In some cases, a larger farm with the benefit of economies of scale may buy the acreage. Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025 But the new acreage connects directly to pieces of existing preserve near the center, which helps flora and fauna thrive, according to Vince Garmon, a land protection specialist with TNC. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Sep. 2025 Snowshoe through Big Sky Country Big Sky Resort, located 50 miles outside of Bozeman, is one of the largest winter resorts in North America by acreage, but skiing isn’t the only way to explore its slopes. Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 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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