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 large acreage itself is also part of the estate’s appeal, allowing for privacy and immersion in the natural landscape. Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026 The acquisition provides more frontage on East Bonds Ranch Road and brings the total acreage at the site to about 22. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026 Its hilly terrain and a playground already limit what open green space there is, primarily a central lawn used by off-leash dogs, picnickers, and soccer players that makes up just under a third of the park’s acreage. Kim Velsey, Curbed, 4 Mar. 2026 In 1989, a forward-thinking Broward County Commission worked to save Environmentally Sensitive Land (ESL) by designating certain acreage as such. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 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 Mar. 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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