acreage
Translation
acreage, area in acres
Examples
The farm has a large acreage.
The farm has a large acreage.
What is the total acreage of the park?
What is the total acreage of the park?
Grammar Patterns
((acreage)) an area of land, measured in acres The property has a small acreage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: area, extent, size, expanse
Etymology
From 'acre' + '-age' (a suffix denoting a collection, quantity, or measure). Literally, the 'measure in acres'.
Memory Tips
The '-age' ending often refers to a collection or amount, like in 'mileage' or 'postage'. So, 'acreage' is the total amount of acres.