Meaning of the word acres in English

What does acres mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

acres

US /ˈeɪ.kərz/
UK /ˈeɪ.kəz/

Plural Noun

a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (0.405 hectare)

Example:
The farm spans over 200 acres of land.
They bought several acres to build their new home.
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