yardage

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noun (1)

yard·​age ˈyär-dij How to pronounce yardage (audio)
1
: the use of a livestock enclosure for animals in transit provided by a railroad at a station
2
: a charge made by a railroad for the use of a livestock enclosure

yardage

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noun (2)

1
a
: an aggregate number of yards
b
: the length, extent, or volume of something as measured in yards
2
: yard goods

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Allen is a solid downhill, change-of-pace runner who can be used in short-yardage situations. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 The yardage and scores led the league during the exhibition season. — Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026 Affordable yardage from fabric (and even thrift) stores can be an easy, renter-friendly way to dress up a space. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 With Javonte Williams leading the backfield and a solid offensive line giving Prescott time in the pocket, Dallas has all the firepower needed to rank near the top of the league in total yardage and points once again. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yardage

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

yard entry 1

Noun (2)

yard entry 4

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of yardage was in 1866

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“Yardage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yardage. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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yardage

noun
yard·​age
ˈyärd-ij
1
: a total number of yards
2
: the length or size of something measured in yards

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