What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
divet
Example
The golf ball landed in a divot on the fairway. [divot: synonym noun]
Example
The car tire left a divot in the soft soil. [divot: synonym noun]
dent
Example
The hail storm left dents on the car's roof. [dents: synonym noun]
Example
She accidentally dented the metal frame of the chair. [dented: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dent is more commonly used than divot in everyday language. Dent is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while divot is less common and has a more specific use in golf or turf management.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between divet and dent?
Both divot and dent are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
