acreage

noun

acre·​age ˈā-k(ə-)rij How to pronounce acreage (audio)
: 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 could transform parts of the San Joaquin Valley if farms fail and acreage goes fallow. Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025 The Palisades Fire’s acreage continued to climb steadily. Elizabeth Price, Vox, 22 Jan. 2025 Gently rolling acreage unfolds like a necessary conversation—a little messy at times but deeply satisfying. Sara James Mnookin, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025 Although the bottom-line impact will hinge on whether the acreage on offer is financially attractive, a more welcoming stance from Washington strengthens industry sentiment and clarifies America’s commitment to long-term oil and gas development. Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 10 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 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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