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acre

1 of 1noun
/ˈeɪkər/
Forms:acres
1

a unit used in North America and Britain for measuring land area that equals 4047 square meters or 4840 square yards

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  • A typical soccer field covers about 1.5 acres.
  • Many farmers own several acres of land for growing crops.
  • The park down the street is about five acres, making it a great place for picnics.
  • An acre of forest can provide a habitat for many types of wildlife.
  • Many people dream of owning a few acres in the countryside to escape city life.