What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
bran
Example
The bran of the rice contains many vitamins and minerals. [bran: noun]
Example
She sprinkled some bran on top of her cereal for extra fiber. [bran: noun]
chaff
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using a winnowing machine. [chaff: noun]
Example
After harvesting the corn, they discarded the chaff. [chaff: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bran is more commonly used than chaff in everyday language, especially in the context of cooking and nutrition. Chaff is primarily used in agricultural processes and may be less familiar to ESL learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between bran and chaff?
Both bran and chaff are relatively informal words, but bran is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly when discussing nutrition and dietary choices.
