What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hogsty
Example
The farmer built a new hogsty for his pigs. [hogsty: noun]
Example
The hogs were raised in a large hogsty on the farm. [hogsty: adjective]
pigsty
Example
The pigsty was in need of cleaning and maintenance. [pigsty: noun]
Example
The room was a complete pigsty with clothes and trash everywhere. [pigsty: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pigsty is more commonly used than hogsty in everyday language. Hogsty is more specific and less commonly used, typically in agricultural or farming contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between hogsty and pigsty?
Hogsty is more formal than pigsty, making it more appropriate for formal writing or speech.
