yardage

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noun (1)

yard·​age ˈyär-dij How to pronounce yardage (audio)
1
: the use of a livestock enclosure for animals in transit provided by a railroad at a station
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: a charge made by a railroad for the use of a livestock enclosure

yardage

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noun (2)

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: an aggregate number of yards
b
: the length, extent, or volume of something as measured in yards
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The yardage was his highest since Week 5 of the 2022 season, and the five targets matched a season best. Ben Standig, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 In some cases, such as yardage and touchdowns, the extra game helped pad stats. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025 Potter helped Koetter call an offense that ranked sixth in the nation in scoring and eighth in total yardage. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025 His yardage was good for fourth among tight ends, and his catches were third. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for yardage 

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

yard entry 1

Noun (2)

yard entry 4

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of yardage was in 1866

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“Yardage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yardage. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

yardage

noun
yard·​age
ˈyärd-ij
1
: a total number of yards
2
: the length or size of something measured in yards

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