yardage

¹ American  

[yahr-dij] / ˈyɑr dɪdʒ /

noun

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

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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

Whenever members asked about pin locations, Inman would say, “The only yardage you need to worry about is to the middle of the green; you’re not good enough to aim at the pins.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

England advanced up half the pitch with easy yardage wins.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

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 • Mar. 9, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2025

I did not want to surrender fierceness for a small gain in yardage.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck