acres Definition
a unit of land area equal to 43,560 square feet or 4,047 square meters.
Using acres: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acres" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The farm covers several acres of land.
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He owns hundreds of acres in the countryside.
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The park spans over 50 acres.
Phrases with acres
a country mile (or acre)
a long distance or a large area
Example
The nearest town is a country mile away from here.
Example
She's very stubborn and won't give you an inch.
Example
He's a hard worker and is definitely worth his salt.
Origins of acres
from Old English 'æcer'
Summary: acres in Brief
'Acres' [ˈeɪkərz] is a unit of land area equal to 43,560 square feet or 4,047 square meters. It is commonly used to measure large areas of land, such as farms, parks, and estates. Phrases like 'a country mile (or acre)' and 'not give someone an inch (or acre)' use 'acre' to denote a large distance or area, and refusal to compromise, respectively.
