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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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That summer, surveys of each county were conducted by Lord Deputy Sir Arthur Chichester, who employed surveyors to identify the acreage of land available in each county. Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 2025 Mike Sommers, president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, said the plan includes including some of the most promising acreage offered in generations, as a secure source of affordable, reliable energy. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 20 Nov. 2025 Farmers in Democratic-leaning counties, by contrast, shifted acreage toward alternatives such as corn or wheat that were likely to be more profitable. Kee Hyun Park, The Conversation, 20 Nov. 2025 With its history, acreage, and versatile layout, this property lends itself to countless uses, Rolph said. Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025 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 Dec. 2025.

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acreage

noun
acre·​age ˈā-k(ə-)rij How to pronounce acreage (audio)
: area in acres

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