acre
Pronunciation: [ˈeɪ.kər]
Word
Context: "measurement"
(noun) an acre is a unit of area used to measure land. It is equal to about the size of a football field. People often use acres to talk about how big a piece of land is.
Example
The farmer bought five acres of land to grow vegetables.
Example
The garden is not an acre; it's much smaller than that.
Example
How many acres does the entire park cover?
Context: "agriculture"
(noun) an acre can refer to a piece of land that is especially used for farming or growing crops. It's a common way farmers describe how much land they work with.
Example
She farms on ten acres and produces corn and soybeans.
Example
He does not have an acre of land for planting flowers this year.
Example
How many acres are dedicated to growing fruit on that farm?
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