What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hotchpotch
Example
The book was a hotchpotch of different genres and styles. [hotchpotch: noun]
Example
The party was a hotchpotch of people from different backgrounds and interests. [hotchpotch: adjective]
hodgepodge
Example
The museum exhibit was a hodgepodge of artifacts from different cultures and time periods. [hodgepodge: noun]
Example
The room was decorated with a hodgepodge of mismatched furniture and accessories. [hodgepodge: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Both hotchpotch and hodgepodge are less common words and may not be familiar to beginner ESL learners. However, they can be useful for expanding vocabulary and expressing ideas more precisely.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hotchpotch and hodgepodge?
Both words are informal and casual in tone, and may not be appropriate for formal writing or speech.
