acreage

American  

[ey-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

Nevada has emerged as a prime location for data centers, in part due to the wide open, undeveloped acreage available for construction.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

While all new plantings aren’t solely Golden Hills, the release of the variety around the 2012 accounts for much of the jump and it now makes up about half of the acreage, Vasquez said.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

It’s “an old-fashioned land grab,” Bob Fryklund, S&P Global’s chief upstream energy strategist, said of the industry’s rush to acquire new acreage.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

In addition to pond views, guests will enjoy being surrounded by mature trees and generous acreage.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

There’s Volkheimer, his chin resting on the acreage of his chest.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr