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acreage

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈeɪkɝɪdʒ// UK //ˈeɪkəɹɪdʒ// acreage

n. the total amount of land measured in acres. You use this word when talking about the size of a farm or a large piece of property.

n. an area of land, typically used for farming or development, measured in acres. Often refers to the extent or size of a plot rather than a specific location.


SIMPLE

The farmer decided to sell some of his acreage.

CONTEXTUAL

The estate includes a large house and significant acreage suitable for cattle grazing or timber production.

COMPLEX

As urban sprawl continues to expand, developers are purchasing vast acreage on the outskirts of the city to build new residential communities and shopping centers.

Origin

From acre + -age.

Usage

Typically used as an uncountable noun to describe a total area, though it can be countable when referring to specific, distinct plots of land.

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