What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
gizzard
Example
The chicken's gizzard helps it digest food by grinding it into smaller pieces. [gizzard: noun]
Example
She has a gizzard for handling criticism and rejection. [gizzard: noun]
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He showed a lot of gizzard in standing up to the bullies. [gizzard: adjective]
crop
Example
The bird's crop was full of seeds it had eaten earlier. [crop: noun]
Example
The farmer grew a crop of corn in his field. [crop: noun]
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The hunter returned with a good crop of fish from the river. [crop: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Crop is more commonly used than gizzard in everyday language, especially in the context of agriculture and farming. Gizzard is less common and is mostly used in the context of birds and reptiles.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between gizzard and crop?
Both gizzard and crop are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
