# acreage

/ˈeɪkɝɪdʒ/ (US) · /ˈeɪkəɹɪdʒ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/acreage
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The farmer decided to sell some of his acreage.
- The estate includes a large house and significant acreage suitable for cattle grazing or timber production.
- 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.

## Usage notes

- 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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