Definition

1. Noun:
   • Distance measured in yards: "Yardage" refers to the total length, distance, or amount of something, expressed in the unit of measurement known as yards.
   • The number of yards of material: In contexts like textiles or construction, "yardage" can specifically mean the total length of a fabric or other material, measured in yards.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The caddie estimated the yardage to the green. (The caddie calculated the distance to the putting green in yards.)
  • What is the total yardage of this golf course? (What is the total length of this golf course measured in yards?)
  • She bought enough yardage of silk for the dress. (She purchased a sufficient length of silk fabric, measured in yards, to make the dress.)

Advanced Usage

• "To gain yardage": In American football, to advance the ball a certain number of yards towards the opponent's end zone.
  • The running back gained crucial yardage on the play. (The running back advanced the ball a significant distance on that play.)
• "Gross yardage": In sports statistics, the total number of yards gained by a player or team, often before accounting for losses.
  • The quarterback threw for over 300 gross yardage. (The quarterback passed for a total distance exceeding 300 yards.)

Variants and Related Words

• Yard (n): A unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet (0.9144 meter).
  • The garden is twenty yards long.
• Yardstick (n): A measuring rod a yard long, typically used for measuring; also, a standard for comparison.
  • Profitability is not the only yardstick for success.

Synonyms

• Distance: The length of the space between two points.
• Length: The measurement of something from end to end.
• Extent: The area covered by something.

Related Phrases

• To give someone yardage: In sailing or nautical contexts, to allow extra rope or scope.
  • Give the anchor line more yardage in this current. (Let out more anchor rope due to the strong water current.)

Noun

1. distance measured in the aggregate number of yards
   • what is the yardage of this golf course?