What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
formwork
Example
The formwork was carefully constructed to ensure the concrete would set properly. [formwork: noun]
Example
He spent the morning building the formwork for the foundation. [formwork: noun]
shuttering
Example
The shuttering was removed once the concrete had set. [shuttering: noun]
Example
She spent the day preparing the shuttering for the concrete pour. [shuttering: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Formwork is more commonly used than shuttering in American English, while shuttering is more commonly used in British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between formwork and shuttering?
Formwork is a more technical term and is therefore more formal than shuttering, which has a more informal connotation.
