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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Ashley is among the leaders in yardage by a tight end nationally. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026 Almost 15 years after his college career ended, Moore still ranks third in NCAA history in career passing touchdowns (142), 15th in passing efficiency (169) and 10th in passing yardage (14,667). — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026 Emmitt Smith breaks the NFL career rushing yardage record held by the late Walter Payton on an 11-yard run in the fourth quarter. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Christian McCaffrey already has seven touchdowns on the ground and continues to chew up yardage as one of the most versatile backs in the league. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 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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