What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
frankfurter
Example
I had a delicious frankfurter at the baseball game. [frankfurter: noun]
Example
He likes to grill frankfurters on the weekends. [frankfurters: plural noun]
sausage
Example
I like to have sausages with my eggs in the morning. [sausages: plural noun]
Example
She cooked the sausages on the grill for the barbecue. [sausages: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sausage is a more commonly used term than frankfurter in everyday language, as it encompasses a wider range of varieties and styles and is used in a variety of dishes and cuisines.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between frankfurter and sausage?
Both frankfurter and sausage are generally informal terms, although sausage can be used in more formal contexts depending on the specific variety and preparation method.
