What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mush
Example
The baby ate the mushy peas with delight. [mushy: adjective]
Example
The snow had turned to mush after several days of thawing. [mush: noun]
pulp
Example
The orange juice contained pulp from the fruit. [pulp: noun]
Example
The book was so worn that the pages had turned to pulp. [pulp: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pulp is more commonly used than mush in everyday language. Pulp has a wider range of contexts and can be used to describe various materials and genres, while mush is more limited in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mush and pulp?
Both mush and pulp are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
