acre
nounUK /ˈeɪkə/
US /ˈeɪkər/
A big piece of land used for growing things or keeping animals.
The farmer planted corn in the back acre of his field.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A unit of area equal to 4,840 square yards, used for measuring land.
The house sits on half an acre of land.
3. A large amount or extent of something.
They own acres of books in their library.
4. A field or piece of land in general.
The old acre behind the barn is full of wildflowers.