Learn about the difference between the homophones: moose and mousse

Definitions

moose

Moose is a noun that refers to a large deer with palmate antlers, a sloping back, and a growth of skin hanging from the neck. Moose are found in northern countries.

Example

We saw a moose on our camping trip in Alaska.

Example

Moose are the largest members of the deer family.

mousse

Mousse is a noun that refers to a sweet or savory dish made by mixing ingredients such as whipped cream or egg whites into a light, frothy texture.

Example

I ordered a chocolate mousse for dessert.

Example

The chef prepared a salmon mousse appetizer.

Tips To Remember the Differences

Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:

- To remember the difference between these two words, you can associate moose with the animal and mousse with the food. - You could also think of the double 'o' in moose as representing the animal's big eyes, while the double 's' in mousse represents the smooth and silky texture of the food.