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acre

The correct spelling is acre.

How to pronounce acre

/ˈeɪ.kə/
noun

IPA: /ˈeɪ.kə/

Say it like: Acr-e

The correct spelling is acre. An English unit of land area (symbol: a. or ac.) originally denoting a day's plowing for a yoke of oxen, now standardized as 4,840 square yards or 4,046.86 square meters. For example: "I like my new house - there’s acres of space!"

Usage Examples

I like my new house - there’s acres of space!

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An English unit of land area (symbol: a. or ac.) originally denoting a day's plowing for a yoke of oxen, now standardized as 4,840 square yards or 4,046.86 square meters.
  2. 2.Any of various similar units of area in other systems.
  3. 3.(usually in the plural) A wide expanse.
  4. 4.(usually in the plural) A large quantity.
  5. 5.A field.

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