What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
glove
Example
He put on his gloves before shoveling the snow. [gloves: noun]
Example
She gloved her hand before handling the hot pot. [gloved: verb]
mitten
Example
She lost one of her mittens while playing in the snow. [mittens: noun]
Example
He mitted his hand to keep it warm. [mitted: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Gloves are more commonly used in everyday situations, while mittens are more associated with winter sports and outdoor activities.
Whatβs the difference in the tone of formality between glove and mitten?
Both gloves and mittens are casual and informal words, and there is no significant difference in formality between them.
