What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
eggs
Example
The chicken laid an egg this morning. [egg: noun]
Example
I'm going to make scrambled eggs for breakfast. [eggs: plural noun]
ovum
Example
The ovum is released from the ovary during ovulation. [ovum: noun]
Example
The sperm fertilizes the ovum to create an embryo. [ovum: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Eggs is a more commonly used word in everyday language, while ovum is a more technical term used primarily in scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between eggs and ovum?
Ovum is a more formal and technical term used in scientific contexts, while eggs can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
