Acreage

/ˈeɪkərij/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An area of land measured in acres.

The farm has an acreage of over 200 acres.

The total area of land available, particularly for agricultural use.

The town is looking to buy additional acreage for future development.

A measure of land area used in agricultural and real estate contexts.

The acreage dedicated to organic farming has increased significantly in recent years.

The extent of land property or estate.

They inherited a large piece of acreage from their grandparents.

The term 'acreage' comes from the word 'acre', which is derived from Old English 'æcre', meaning 'open field'.

acreage report

A formal statement indicating the amount of land cultivated or harvested.

to measure in acreage

To assess or evaluate land based on its area in acres.

acre

A unit of area equal to 4,840 square yards.

land

The part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water.

lot

A defined area of land, typically for sale or development.

Ground

He's got some good ground out there for farming.

Real estate

They're looking to flip some prime acreage.