acreage

noun

Definition of acreagenext
as in acres

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Recent Examples of acreage Someone moving to Litchfield County may want acreage, solitude, or a barn that can be turned into a studio. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Still, Zuckerberg’s taste in property suggests the castle’s acreage may be the real draw. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026 Shotwell said Tuesday that SpaceX would only use a small portion of the acreage while otherwise seeking to preserve the wetlands for wildlife and the natural beauty of the area for recreational purposes like fishing, hunting, and boating. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026 Though Arkansas cotton farmers exceeded expectations this year, there was still cotton acreage decline from last year. — Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acreage
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  1. property
  2. land
  3. estate
  4. campus
  5. real estate
Noun
  • In 2010, researchers at Northumbria University discovered that a particular species of tart cherries, the Montmorency variety, contained anti-oxidative properties because of their high levels of polyphenols — particularly a type named anthocyanins.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The van was on airport property, while the SUV was outside the airport perimeter.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of property
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  • Fertile lands afforded the capacity to grow export crops that supported farmers and made plantation owners fabulously wealthy.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Before construction began, the lot of land was flat and covered with vegetation.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of land
Noun
  • Bloomberg added or extended more than 40 historic districts and passed more than 80 neighborhood downzonings, while Bill de Blasio and Eric Adams were much more accommodating to real-estate interests.
    — David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The estate of the late former Mastodon member Brent Hinds has filed a lawsuit against the Atlanta metal band, claiming the guitarist is still owed money for his share in the group.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of estate
Noun
  • Most of the teachers in my department teach in a building on the other side of our campus.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The campus will initially support 1,200 undergraduates, with the potential to expand to up to 4,000 students.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of campus
Noun
  • At the start of Federer’s career, the front of the court was prime real estate.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Amenities and experiences Harmon Guest House smartly devotes most of its real estate to guest rooms, allowing for maximum comfort in a busy area.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of real estate

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“Acreage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acreage. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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