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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Analysts expected disruptions from the Iran conflict to curb corn acreage even further. Tom Polansek, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 The two sites cobbled together for the preserve are now part of the more than 31,700 acres of land under county stewardship, some 10% of all acreage in Lake County. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 Previously, the eastern edge of the acreage was converted into a dirt bike track planned with jumps and tight corners, a layout that could be revived by new owners. Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 23 Mar. 2026 The remaining acreage is owned by a patchwork of small and medium producers. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 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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