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acres

The family farm covered several acres of rolling green pasture.

Definition

Noun: 1. A large area of land; extensive landed property: This is the primary meaning, referring to a significant tract of land, often in the countryside, owned by a person or family. It emphasizes the extent and ownership of the land. * The family's acres included a farmhouse, fields, and a private forest. * He inherited several hundred acres from his grandfather.

Usage Notes
  • The word "acres" is the plural form of "acre," a unit of area measurement (equal to 4,840 square yards or about 0.4 hectares). However, when used in the plural form "acres," it often functions as a general term for a large expanse of land, not necessarily a precise measurement.
  • It is commonly used to describe rural, agricultural, or undeveloped land that is part of an estate or property.
  • The word can imply wealth, heritage, or a connection to the land.
Examples
  • They purchased twenty acres of land to build their dream home.
  • The castle was surrounded by vast, rolling acres.
  • She walked for miles across the open acres of the family estate.
Advanced Usage
  • Figurative Use: Sometimes used figuratively to describe a very large area or amount of something non-physical.
    • The new shopping mall covered acres of concrete.
    • He has acres of paperwork to finish.
Variants and Related Words
  • Acre (n): The singular form, primarily used as a unit of measurement.
    • The plot is exactly one acre in size.
  • Estate (n): A large area of landed property, often with a large house. This is a close synonym but often implies more developed property.
  • Landholding (n): A piece of land owned or held.
  • Tract (n): An extended area of land.
Synonyms
  • Estate
  • Land
  • Property
  • Demesne (a more formal/literary term for an estate)
  • Grounds
Idioms and Phrases
  • To come into (one's) acres: To inherit a large estate or property.
    • When he comes into his acres, he plans to modernize the farm.
acres

The family farm covered several acres of rolling green pasture.

Noun
  1. extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
    • the family owned a large estate on Long Island

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