yardage

¹ American  

[yahr-dij] / ˈyɑr dɪdʒ /

noun

1. measurement, or the amount measured in yards; yard; length or extent in yards. yard.

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yardage ² American  

[yahr-dij] / ˈyɑr dɪdʒ /

noun

1. the use of a yard or enclosure, as in loading or unloading cattle or other livestock at a railroad station.

2. the charge for such use.

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yardage ¹ British  

/ ˈjɑːdɪdʒ /

noun

1. the use of a railway yard in the transportation of cattle

2. the charge for this

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yardage ² British  

/ ˈjɑːdɪdʒ /

noun

1. a length measured in yards

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Etymology

Origin of yardage¹

First recorded in 1875–80; yard ¹ + -age

Origin of yardage²

First recorded in 1860–65; yard ² + -age

Example Sentences

While his career has been derailed by injuries and diminished play, it was only three seasons ago that he led the NFL in passing yardage.

From The Wall Street Journal

Once a UFL team crosses the 50-yard line, it will no longer be allowed to punt on that possession—even if a penalty or loss or yardage sends the offense back into its own territory.

From The Wall Street Journal

Whereas a caddie jots down notes in a yardage book, Morse keeps observations on his phone and refers to them year after year.

From Los Angeles Times

Darnold didn’t waste the opportunity: He finished the season in the top five in passing yardage and touchdown throws while leading the Vikings to a 14-3 record.

From The Wall Street Journal

USC had its chance minutes earlier to keep the ball on a short yardage play and run out the clock.

From Los Angeles Times