What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
farrow
Example
The sow will farrow in the next few days. [farrow: verb]
Example
The farrow was healthy and consisted of eight piglets. [farrow: noun]
litter
Example
The litter of kittens was adorable and playful. [litter: noun]
Example
The park was littered with trash after the concert. [littered: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Litter is more commonly used than farrow in everyday language due to its versatility and wider range of contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between farrow and litter?
Neither farrow nor litter are particularly formal or informal, but farrow may be more technical and specific to the field of pig farming and animal husbandry.
