What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cowberry
Example
The cowberry is a common ingredient in Scandinavian cuisine. [cowberry: noun]
Example
I made a delicious cowberry jam with the berries I picked in the forest. [cowberry: adjective]
lingonberry
Example
Lingonberry sauce is a popular condiment for meatballs in Swedish cuisine. [lingonberry: noun]
Example
I love the tangy flavor of lingonberry juice. [lingonberry: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Lingonberry is more commonly used and widely available than cowberry. Lingonberry is a popular ingredient in Scandinavian cuisine and is often found in supermarkets and specialty stores outside of its native regions. Cowberry, on the other hand, is less commonly found and used outside of its native regions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between cowberry and lingonberry?
Both cowberry and lingonberry are informal words that are commonly used in casual conversation and informal writing. However, lingonberry may be considered slightly more formal due to its wider usage and availability in supermarkets and specialty stores outside of its native regions.
