hectare

noun

hect·​are ˈhek-ˌter How to pronounce hectare (audio) -ˌtär How to pronounce hectare (audio)
: a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters see Metric System Table

Examples of hectare in a Sentence

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The exclusive island paradise is located 5 km (3.1 miles) from the mainland Saudi coast and measures 83 hectares (207 acres). Adam Williams, New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2024 Covering a dozen hectares, the site, called Tashbulak, included stone fortifications, an area for metal and craft production, and a cemetery. Byandrew Lawler, science.org, 23 Oct. 2024 Based on a study published in Nature Sustainability a few months ago, 1.4 million hectares (the equivalent of nine cities the size of Greater London) were deforested in 2015 to open space for pasture for cows to graze. Simi Thambi​, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Created in collaboration with high-profile architecture firm the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), El Cosmico is a dramatic expansion and reimagining of the existing El Cosmico campground hotel on a property measuring over 60 acres (24.3 hectares) that situated on the outskirts of Marfa. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hectare 

Word History

Etymology

French, from hect- + are are entry 2

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hectare was in 1810

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“Hectare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hectare. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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hectare

noun
hect·​are ˈhek-ˌta(ə)r How to pronounce hectare (audio) -ˌte(ə)r How to pronounce hectare (audio)
-ˌtär
: a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters see metric system

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