yardage

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noun (1)

yard·​age ˈyär-dij How to pronounce yardage (audio)
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: the use of a livestock enclosure for animals in transit provided by a railroad at a station
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: a charge made by a railroad for the use of a livestock enclosure

yardage

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noun (2)

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a
: an aggregate number of yards
b
: the length, extent, or volume of something as measured in yards
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Examples of yardage in a Sentence

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His Dallas offense led the league in total yardage in 2019 and 2021, as well as having the most points scored in 2021. Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025 Walmart also offers yardage, including our BHG line! Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025 The positioning of the pass set up McMillan for extra yardage after the catch, and the rookie snagged the ball out of the air in stride for a decent gain. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2025 Most of Nix’s rushing production occurred on scramble plays, so defenses that spy him can limit his rushing yardage total, which is partially why Nix rushed for fewer than 10 yards on seven occasions last year. Kc Joyner, New York Times, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for yardage

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

yard entry 1

Noun (2)

yard entry 4

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of yardage was in 1866

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“Yardage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yardage. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

yardage

noun
yard·​age
ˈyärd-ij
1
: a total number of yards
2
: the length or size of something measured in yards

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