What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
girls
Example
The girls had a sleepover last night. [girls: noun]
Example
She's one of the smartest girls in her class. [girls: noun]
lassie
Example
The lassie helped her mother with the cooking. [lassie: noun]
Example
Lassie is a famous TV show about a heroic collie dog. [Lassie: proper noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Girls is a more common word than lassie in everyday language. Girls is widely used and understood, while lassie is less common and may only be familiar to those who are familiar with Scottish dialect.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between girls and lassie?
Girls is a neutral and versatile word that can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while lassie has a nostalgic or old-fashioned connotation and is more commonly used in informal or regional contexts.
