Acreage Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms 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.

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

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Etymology

Origin of acreage

First recorded in 1855–60; acre + -age

Example Sentences

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Pivot Bio’s sales dropped off after the earlier setback, but it says it is on track to comfortably surpass 2022’s acreage numbers this year, selling to farmers across the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chevron has increased its acreage by more than 50%, entering 10 new oil and gas exploration basins in the past two years, analysts at Melius Research highlighted in a recent note about the company.

From MarketWatch

The most productive acreage tends to be drilled first, and as prime locations are depleted, companies face higher costs and lower returns.

From MarketWatch

The structure would make it easier to manage as a business, she says, and more straightforward for future generations, allowing the siblings to transfer shares rather than physical acreage.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Scott Brothers’ plant in Chino processes dairy products from the family’s own sustainable acreage, as it has since 1913.

From Los Angeles Times

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