acre

A unit for measuring land, equal to about 4,047 square metres.

• The farm covers fifty acres.
• We bought an acre of land.
• How much does each acre cost?

How to use it: an acre of something (They bought an acre of woodland.)

Common phrases: an acre, acre of land, per acre

A very large amount of space, usually expressed in the plural.

• There are acres of room in this kitchen.
• The hotel offers acres of space to relax.
• She had acres of empty floor around her desk.

How to use it: acres of something (The new office has acres of space.)

Similar words: expanse

Common phrases: acre of space, acre of room