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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Traditional burials demand abundant acreage, usually marked off in efficient grids. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026 On Tuesday, the Granbury City Council voted to rezone the acreage for a data center power plant. Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026 Much of the overall acreage, about 1,700 acres, is tied up in airport or railroad uses or sits within Pig’s Eye Regional Park. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026 Additionally, 57 percent of acreage uses no-till or conservation tillage, minimizing soil disturbance to reduce erosion, improve water infiltration and lower fuel use. Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 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 20 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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