What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hog
Example
The farmer raised hogs for slaughter. [hog: noun]
Example
Don't hog all the popcorn, share it with everyone. [hog: verb]
Example
He rode his Harley Davidson hog down the highway. [hog: noun]
pig
Example
The farmer had a pen full of pigs on his farm. [pig: noun]
Example
Stop being such a pig and leave some food for others. [pig: noun]
Example
The pig pulled over the speeding car on the highway. [pig: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pig is more commonly used than hog in everyday language, especially in British English. Hog is less common and is mostly used in specific contexts, such as referring to motorcycles or in idiomatic expressions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hog and pig?
Pig is generally considered more formal than hog, and is more appropriate to use in formal writing or speech.
