Meaning & Definition of word "Acre"
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Acre
/ˈeɪ.kər/
noun:
- 1. A unit of area equal to 4,840 square yards, or 43,560 square feet, used in the United States and other countries to measure large plots of land.
- Example: The farmer owns 50 acres of cornfield.
- 2. An area of land that can be used for various purposes such as agriculture, grazing, or development.
- Example: The city plans to convert the 10-acre park into residential housing.
- 3. A term used in real estate to indicate the size of a property.
- Example: They bought an acre of land to build their dream home.
Etymology
From Old French 'acre', from Latin 'ager' meaning 'field'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
acre of diamonds:
An unexpected source of wealth or importance.
semi-acre:
Half of an acre, often used to describe residential plots.
Related Words
hectare:
A metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters.
land:
The part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water.