What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
escarmouche
Example
The soldiers engaged in a brief escarmouche before retreating. [escarmouche: noun]
Example
The political candidates had an escarmouche during the debate. [escarmouche: noun]
skirmish
Example
The two armies had a skirmish at the border. [skirmish: noun]
Example
The siblings had a skirmish over who got to use the computer first. [skirmish: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Skirmish is more commonly used than escarmouche in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between escarmouche and skirmish?
Escarmouche is more formal than skirmish, and is typically associated with military or historical contexts.
