yardage

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noun (1)

yard·age ˈyär-dij

: the use of a livestock enclosure for animals in transit provided by a railroad at a station

: a charge made by a railroad for the use of a livestock enclosure

yardage

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noun (2)

: an aggregate number of yards

: the length, extent, or volume of something as measured in yards

: yard goods

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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 But the yardage might as well have been a thousand miles given the consequences of my actions. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 But to be the next workhorse back who can convert short yardage and be a threat in the pass game? — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 After escaping Bonner, Beckham showed some of his old moves, juking linebacker Cam Riley before advancing for extra yardage. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yardage

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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

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The first known use of yardage was in 1866

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yardage

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yard·age

ˈyärd-ij

: a total number of yards

: the length or size of something measured in yards

yardage

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