What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
gents
Example
Excuse me, gents, do you know where the nearest restroom is? [gents: noun]
Example
The gents at the party were all dressed in suits and ties. [gents: plural noun]
males
Example
The males in the study showed a higher level of aggression than the females. [males: noun]
Example
There were more males than females in the audience. [males: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Males is more commonly used than gents in everyday language, especially in scientific or technical contexts. Gents is less common and mostly used in British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between gents and males?
While gents is typically associated with a more informal and casual tone, males can be used in both formal and informal contexts, allowing it to be used in a wider range of situations.
