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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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 Growers are optimistic that a tree-pull program, if approved, would subsidize them based on their Del Monte acreage even if the orchard was already removed. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026 The estate delivers a level of scale and acreage that is no longer attainable in Aspen, according to Klug. Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026 Total acreage annexed was 268 acres, which includes the 129 Capstone homes also being planned for the area by a second developer. Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 25 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 11 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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