acreage

noun

acre·​age ˈā-k(ə-)rij How to pronounce acreage (audio)
Synonyms of acreagenext
: area in acres : acres

Examples of acreage in a Sentence

A large portion of the park's acreage is forest.
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Early ideas about a production shortfall based on lower cotton acreage due to lower cotton prices in recent years could have led speculators to start trimming their short positions in late 2025. Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 This year, the project is on hold, awaiting the sale of acreage owned by the RDC to fund it. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026 Where open space on the court is as valuable as Montana acreage. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 May 2026 Nemacolin, with its mountain acreage and adventure roster, makes the case that a real reset can include archery and off-roading alongside the float tank. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026 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 21 May. 2026.

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acreage

noun
acre·​age ˈā-k(ə-)rij How to pronounce acreage (audio)
: area in acres

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