1
: the use of a livestock enclosure for animals in transit provided by a railroad at a station
2
: a charge made by a railroad for the use of a livestock enclosure
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a
: an aggregate number of yards
b
: the length, extent, or volume of something as measured in yards
2
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025
His yardage total ranked third among Patriots pass-catchers behind tight end Hunter Henry and slot receiver DeMario Douglas.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
And for good reason — the 2023 offense not only led the league in total yardage but looked explosive behind quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s arm and the speed of receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle as well as tailback De’Von Achane.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
The story of Ted Scott’s first day as a caddie — for Grant Waite, a New Zealand PGA Tour pro — is legendary in the caddie community: Scott, formerly a full-time teaching pro, didn’t know he was expected to carry a yardage book, let alone be responsible for his player’s distances.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Like Hubbard, he’s been a bright spot, but his yardage hasn’t done much for the bottom line.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025
His yardage total ranked third among Patriots pass-catchers behind tight end Hunter Henry and slot receiver DeMario Douglas.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
And for good reason — the 2023 offense not only led the league in total yardage but looked explosive behind quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s arm and the speed of receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle as well as tailback De’Von Achane.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
The story of Ted Scott’s first day as a caddie — for Grant Waite, a New Zealand PGA Tour pro — is legendary in the caddie community: Scott, formerly a full-time teaching pro, didn’t know he was expected to carry a yardage book, let alone be responsible for his player’s distances.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Yardage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yardage. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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