tillage

noun

till·​age ˈti-lij How to pronounce tillage (audio)
Synonyms of tillagenext
1
: the operation of tilling land
2
: cultivated land

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America’s wealthiest are snapping up huge swathes of farmland, and while some are using it for their elaborate hobbies, agriculture advocates worry the broader trend of the rich purchasing tillage is putting the livelihood of actual farmers at risk. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Avoid unnecessary tillage, which can break fungal hyphae, and keep living roots in the ground when practical through perennial plantings or compatible cover crops such as annual ryegrass and crimson clover. — Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 While reducing tillage is encouraged, minimal tillage is acceptable on a true regenerative system if it is being used in lieu of synthetic chemicals. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Better practices such as cover crops, reduced or no tillage to protect the soil and on-farm installations to reduce runoff have substantially increased in recent years. — ABC News, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tillage

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tillage was in the 15th century

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tillage

noun
till·​age ˈtil-ij How to pronounce tillage (audio)
1
: the process of tilling land
2
: cultivated land

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