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Definition of yardage

yardage

/ˈjɑːr.dɪdʒ/
yard · age
Plural:yardages
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yardage Lexical Profile

yardage Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A distance, length, or area measured in yards, especially in sports such as American football or golf.

Example

"The running back gained impressive yardage during the second half of the game."

2

A quantity of fabric or other material measured or sold by the yard.

Example

"She purchased enough cotton yardage to sew new curtains for the living room."

3

The use of a stockyard or enclosure for livestock, or the fee charged for such use.

Example

"The rancher paid the standard yardage fee to hold the cattle overnight before the auction."

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• Rhymes for yardage

• Nearby Words

yaquina
yaracuy
yard
yardage
yardlong bean
yardstick
yardwork

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'yard' (from Old English 'gierd', meaning a rod or measure) combined with the suffix '-age'.

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