Understand why "Acreage" is correct and "Acerage" is wrong.
Incorrect spelling - "Acerage" misses the correct 'a' after 'r' and is incorrect.
"Acerage" is a common misspelling of "Acreage". Always use "Acreage" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Acreage means the size of land measured in acres."
"Acreage": "Acreage means the size of land measured in acres."
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" The property has large acreage.
"Correct:" They own 50 acres of acreage.
"Correct:" Farmland acreage is rising in value.
"Correct:" The acreage is suitable for farming.
"Incorrect:" The property has large acerage.
"Incorrect:" They own 50 acres of acerage.
"Incorrect:" Farmland acerage is rising.
"Incorrect:" The acerage is suitable for farming.
A: Acreage.
A: Land measured in acres.
"Acreage is built from 'acre' + 'age'. ‘Acerage’ is always incorrect."