What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
barrow
Example
The workers loaded the barrow with bricks and pushed it to the construction site. [barrow: noun]
Example
She used a barrow to transport bags of soil from the garden to the compost pile. [barrow: noun]
wheelbarrow
Example
He used a wheelbarrow to move the heavy rocks from one side of the yard to the other. [wheelbarrow: noun]
Example
She wheeled the wheelbarrow filled with dirt to the garden bed to plant flowers. [wheelbarrow: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Wheelbarrow is more commonly used and recognized in everyday language, while barrow is less common and often associated with specific industries such as agriculture or construction.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between barrow and wheelbarrow?
Both barrow and wheelbarrow are generally informal words. However, wheelbarrow is more widely known and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while barrow is more commonly used in informal or specialized settings.
