Synonyms for

Acres

Verb / ˈeɪkɜ:z / Another word for acres — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Acres are a unit of measurement used to determine the size of a piece of land.

Synonyms & similar words

estate akko demesne akka accho acre land landedestate hectares plots tracts fields lots parcels property terrain land estate grounds holding landholding landholdings plat premises realty

Synonyms by register

Formal

hectares plots parcels

Informal

fields land ground

Literary

demesnes estates domains

Antonyms

small plots gardens patches miniatures inclosures

Common collocations

  • hundreds of acres
  • thousands of acres
  • large acres
  • fertile acres
  • acres of land
  • acres of forest
  • acres of farmland
  • acres of property

Word family

noun acre

Usage note

An acre is a unit of land area, commonly used in the US and UK. It is not typically used in plural form unless referring to multiple distinct units of land.

Example sentences

  1. My grandma has a farm with 100 acres of land.
  2. The park is 20 acres in size.
  3. My dad is buying five acres of land to build a house.
  4. The school's playground is three acres.
  5. The farmer has 50 acres of corn.

Quotes

  • Buying land is a good investment, especially if you buy acres of it.
  • A few acres of snow between two nations produced this memorable sentence: 'It is necessary to cultivate our garden.'
  • The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth.

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