acreage

American  

[ey-ker-ij] / ˈeɪ kər ɪdʒ /

noun

1. extent or area in acres; acres collectively.

2. a plot of land amounting to approximately one acre.

   They bought an acreage on the outskirts of town.

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acreage British  

/ ˈeɪkərɪdʒ /

noun

1. land area in acres

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adjective

1. of or relating to a large allotment of land, esp in a rural area

Etymology

Origin of acreage

First recorded in 1855–60; acre + -age

Example Sentences

To be sure, acreage decisions aren’t made on input costs alone.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s “an old-fashioned land grab,” Bob Fryklund, S&P Global’s chief upstream energy strategist, said of the industry’s rush to acquire new acreage.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

One was that, from Pasadena flower beds to Compton’s crop acreage, plants across L.A. were dying.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

In addition to pond views, guests will enjoy being surrounded by mature trees and generous acreage.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

And the combined acreage of private lawns, parks, and golf courses now being treated must reach an astronomical figure.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson