What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cultivar
Example
This cultivar of tomato is resistant to blight. [cultivar: noun]
Example
The farmer grows several cultivars of apples on his orchard. [cultivars: plural noun]
strain
Example
This strain of bacteria is resistant to antibiotics. [strain: noun]
Example
The dispensary offers a wide selection of cannabis strains. [strains: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cultivar is more commonly used in technical and scientific contexts, while strain is more commonly used in casual and colloquial contexts related to cannabis culture.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between cultivar and strain?
Cultivar has a more formal and technical connotation, while strain is associated with a more casual and colloquial tone.
