What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dram
Example
I poured myself a dram of scotch after a long day at work. [dram: noun]
Example
The local theater company put on a fantastic dram of Shakespeare's Hamlet. [dram: noun]
Example
She had a dram of anger and stormed out of the room. [dram: noun]
tot
Example
I'll have a tot of rum in my coffee, please. [tot: noun]
Example
The tot stumbled around the room, still learning to walk. [tot: noun]
Example
It was just a tot of rain, not enough to ruin the picnic. [tot: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Tot is more commonly used than dram in everyday language, especially in American English. Dram is more commonly used in British English and in the context of theater or literature.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dram and tot?
Neither dram nor tot are particularly formal words, but dram may be slightly more formal due to its association with theater and literature.
