yardage

1 of 2

noun (1)

yard·​age ˈyär-dij 

1

: the use of a livestock enclosure for animals in transit provided by a railroad at a station

2

: a charge made by a railroad for the use of a livestock enclosure

yardage

2 of 2

noun (2)

1

a

: an aggregate number of yards

b

: the length, extent, or volume of something as measured in yards

2

: yard goods

Examples of yardage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Affordable yardage from fabric (and even thrift) stores can be an easy, renter-friendly way to dress up a space. —Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025

Like Hubbard, he’s been a bright spot, but his yardage hasn’t done much for the bottom line. —Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025

His yardage total ranked third among Patriots pass-catchers behind tight end Hunter Henry and slot receiver DeMario Douglas. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025

And for good reason — the 2023 offense not only led the league in total yardage but looked explosive behind quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s arm and the speed of receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle as well as tailback De’Von Achane. —C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

yard entry 1

Noun (2)

yard entry 4

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

yardage

noun

yard·​age

ˈyärd-ij

1

: a total number of yards

2

: the length or size of something measured in yards