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

Winegrape-bearing acreage in California has shrunk steadily since 2013. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Lightning-caused wildfires account for the most acreage burned in the United States, due to their low rate of detection. — Elizabeth MacBride, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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

While summer is still the predominant season, the average acreage burned in winter, spring and fall have all increased too, according to the analysis. — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 16 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