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Definition of acreage

acreage

/ˈeɪ.kə.ɹɪdʒ/
a · cre · age
Plural:acreages
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acreage Lexical Profile

acreage Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An area of land, typically when used for agricultural purposes, measured in acres.

Example

"The farmers decided to increase their wheat acreage this spring to meet rising demand."

2

A large tract or plot of land.

Example

"They purchased a quiet rural acreage just outside the city limits to build their retirement home."

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• Nearby Words

acquittal
acre
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acrid
acridly
acridness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 'acre' (from Old English æcer, meaning a field or cultivated land) and the collective suffix '-age'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acreage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acreage
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