What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
gourd
Example
She decorated her house with gourds and pumpkins for Halloween. [gourds: noun]
Example
The gourd plant is easy to grow and produces a lot of fruit. [gourd: noun]
Example
The indigenous people used gourds as containers for carrying water. [gourds: noun]
pumpkin
Example
She made a delicious pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dinner. [pumpkin: noun]
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The pumpkin plant needs a lot of sunlight and water to grow. [pumpkin: noun]
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They carved spooky faces into the pumpkins for Halloween. [pumpkins: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pumpkin is more commonly used than gourd in everyday language. Pumpkin is a versatile ingredient in cooking and baking, while gourd is less common and mainly used for decoration or crafts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between gourd and pumpkin?
Both gourd and pumpkin are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
