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acre

Pronunciation: [ˈeɪ.kər]

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Learn how to use acre in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce acre

Pronunciation: [ˈeɪ.kər]

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