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

President Biden restored the monument in 2021 to its original size, plus some additional acreage. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026

Rather the issue is the sheer amount of acreage that has been carefully managed to maximize yields. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 July 2026

Then came the improvers, adventurers, and engineers, including the Dutchman Cornelius Vermuyden in the 17th century, determined to turn wetness into acreage. — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

The project is the redevelopment of the former Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza mall and surrounding acreage. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 13 July 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