acreage

noun

acre·​age ˈā-k(ə-)rij 

: area in acres : acres

Examples of acreage in a Sentence

A large portion of the park's acreage is forest.

Recent Examples on the Web

Almonds are California’s number one crop by acreage, number one agricultural export, second by value, and the number one specialty crop export in the country. — Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Still, Zuckerberg’s taste in property suggests the castle’s acreage may be the real draw. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026

Shotwell said Tuesday that SpaceX would only use a small portion of the acreage while otherwise seeking to preserve the wetlands for wildlife and the natural beauty of the area for recreational purposes like fishing, hunting, and boating. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026

Though Arkansas cotton farmers exceeded expectations this year, there was still cotton acreage decline from last year. — Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

acre + -age

First Known Use

circa 1784, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

acreage

noun

acre·​age ˈā-k(ə-)rij 

: area in acres