Definition

A measurement of land area that is equal to 43,560 square feet, often used to describe large plots of land.

Example

The farmer owns a large acreage of land for growing crops.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new property for sale with huge acreage?

Yeah, I saw that! It sounds like a great investment.

I wonder how much they are asking for the acreage.

I heard it's a bit pricey, but it could be worth it for the space.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acreage → It is formed from "acre" (from Old English *æcer*, meaning field or open land) and "-age" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition). The word "acreage" refers to the extent of land measured in acres.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'acre' as a specific measure of 'field' or 'land', and the '-age' indicates the amount or extent of that land.

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