tillage

noun

till·​age ˈti-lij 

1

: the operation of tilling land

2

: cultivated land

Examples of tillage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Avoid unnecessary tillage, which can break fungal hyphae, and keep living roots in the ground when practical through perennial plantings or compatible cover crops such as annual ryegrass and crimson clover. — Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

While reducing tillage is encouraged, minimal tillage is acceptable on a true regenerative system if it is being used in lieu of synthetic chemicals. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Better practices such as cover crops, reduced or no tillage to protect the soil and on-farm installations to reduce runoff have substantially increased in recent years. — ABC News, 4 June 2026

Hundreds of dollars per acre were already spent on tillage, fertilizer and seed. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tillage

• no-tillage
• zero tillage

Kids Definition

tillage

noun

till·​age ˈtil-ij 

1

: the process of tilling land

2

: cultivated land