tillage

noun

till·​age ˈti-lij How to pronounce tillage (audio)
Synonyms of tillagenext
1
: the operation of tilling land
2
: cultivated land

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The extended harvest also allows the farmers to reduce tillage. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Better practices such as cover crops, reduced or no tillage to protect the soil and on-farm installations to reduce runoff have substantially increased in recent years. — ABC News, 4 June 2026 Hundreds of dollars per acre were already spent on tillage, fertilizer and seed. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 May 2026 Additionally, 57 percent of acreage uses no-till or conservation tillage, minimizing soil disturbance to reduce erosion, improve water infiltration and lower fuel use. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tillage

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tillage was in the 15th century

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tillage

noun
till·​age ˈtil-ij How to pronounce tillage (audio)
1
: the process of tilling land
2
: cultivated land

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