hectare

noun

hect·​are ˈhek-ˌter  -ˌtär 

: a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters see Metric System Table

Examples of hectare in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That figure is separate from the 5-to-6-hectare area claimed for the dispersal warhead tested on Monday. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Having built his farm from just 46 hectares in 1992, Kozhukharenko has shelved expansion plans to focus on survival. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026

The small airport situated on 650 acres (263 hectares) has two paved runways, according to its website. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

The company also announced plans to plant trees across 130 hectares at Muhos. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from hect- + are are entry 2

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hectare

• adar
• afar
• ajar
• alar
• alvar
• bazaar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar

Kids Definition

hectare

noun

hect·​are ˈhek-ˌta(ə)r  -ˌte(ə)r 

-ˌtär

: a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters see metric system