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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Lomu, meanwhile, has taken some snaps with the first-team offense, both giving Moses a break at right tackle and as a jumbo tight end in short-yardage packages. — Chad Graff, New York Times, 30 July 2026 With six sets of tees, the course provides flexibility for golfers of all abilities, allowing every group to find a yardage that matches its game. — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 There is another player who has 83 games, 89 touchdowns, and 55 interceptions – their yardage is about the same. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026 Lamb’s reception total (75) was his lowest since his rookie season, as was his receiving yardage (1,077). — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 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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