acreage

American  

[ay-ker-ij] / ˈeɪ kər ɪdʒ /

noun

1. extent or area in acres; acres collectively.

2. a plot of land amounting to approximately one acre.

   They bought an acreage on the outskirts of town.

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acreage British  

/ ˈeɪkərɪdʒ /

noun

1. land area in acres

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adjective

1. of or relating to a large allotment of land, esp in a rural area

Etymology

Origin of acreage

First recorded in 1855–60; acre + -age

Example Sentences

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acreage

The “Equestrian’s dream” was marketed as a “great opportunity” to own additional acreage in Boca Raton.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026

Still, he said they worked hard to create boundaries and hold those lines despite the fire’s ballooning acreage, up to 30-foot flames in some areas and the uncooperative weather conditions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

To the east, Microsoft recently announced plans to triple the acreage of its already sizable data complex.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

EagleRock profits from its Permian Basin surface acreage via leasing, royalty fees, and water services for drilling companies.

From Barron's ● May 14, 2026

His intellect was a sparse acreage indeed but Pinkie got along by wearing a perpetual smile on his face and having an uncanny knack for repairing the engines of his teachers’ automobiles.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy