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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The remaining acreage is owned by a patchwork of small and medium producers. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026 But from 2014 to 2022, the area lost about a quarter of its avocado acreage, falling from about 2,000 acres to 1,500, according to the commission. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026 The large acreage itself is also part of the estate’s appeal, allowing for privacy and immersion in the natural landscape. Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026 Maybe there’ll be sculptures that line buffer strips of native grass and woody plants on the west side of the acreage. Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 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 21 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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