What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hips
Example
She swayed her hips to the rhythm of the music. [hips: noun]
Example
He injured his hips while playing soccer. [hips: plural noun]
pelvis
Example
The baby's head is positioned in the mother's pelvis. [pelvis: noun]
Example
She felt a sharp pain in her pelvis after falling off her bike. [pelvis: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hips is a more common term used in everyday language, often referring to the curves or shape of the body. Pelvis is less common and is more commonly used in medical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hips and pelvis?
Pelvis is a more formal term than hips, which is more casual and informal in tone.
