acreage

noun

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

Examples of acreage in a Sentence

A large portion of the park's acreage is forest.
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The total vineyard acreage in Virginia is 5,000 acres, planted with approximately 30 different grape varieties. Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Its acreage includes pasture, timber and a central sage brush knoll plus about 2,800 acres of organic farmland, according to the listing. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025 Compared to the last maps from 2011, the county’s very high hazard acreage decreased by nearly 9%, but that is due to multiple factors, such as new neighborhoods built in previous open space. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025 Pinot noir continues to dominate, representing nearly 60% of all planted acreage and 59% of wine grape production, according to the Oregon Wine Board. Rachel King, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 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 23 May. 2025.

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acreage

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

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