What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
flesh
Example
The butcher trimmed the excess fat from the flesh of the meat. [flesh: noun]
Example
The peach had sweet, juicy flesh that was perfect for eating. [flesh: noun]
Example
The artist drew the curves and contours of the human flesh with great detail. [flesh: noun]
pulp
Example
The orange pulp was used to make fresh juice. [pulp: noun]
Example
The paper mill processed wood chips into pulp for making paper. [pulp: noun]
Example
The novel was a piece of pulp fiction, full of action and suspense. [pulp: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Flesh is more commonly used than pulp in everyday language, especially in the context of food or the human body. Pulp is more specialized and may not be familiar to all ESL learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between flesh and pulp?
Both flesh and pulp can be used in formal or informal contexts, depending on the context and the intended audience. However, flesh may be more appropriate in medical or scientific contexts, while pulp may be more suitable for literary or artistic contexts.
