Definitions
- Describing a bird of the Columbidae family, often found in urban areas. - Referring to a person who is easily fooled or manipulated. - Talking about a target or victim of a scam or fraud.
- Describing a young domestic pigeon, typically under four weeks old. - Referring to a dish made from young pigeon meat. - Talking about a small, enclosed space or compartment.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to birds.
- 2Both can be used as food sources.
- 3Both have multiple meanings and contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Age: Pigeon refers to adult birds, while squab refers to young pigeons.
- 2Usage: Pigeon is more commonly used to describe the bird itself, while squab is more commonly used to describe the meat or dish made from it.
- 3Connotation: Pigeon can have negative connotations when used to describe a person, while squab is neutral or positive when used to describe food.
- 4Size: Squab can also refer to a small, enclosed space or compartment, while pigeon does not have this meaning.
- 5Plurality: Pigeon can be both singular and plural, while squab is typically used in the plural form.
Remember this!
Pigeon and squab are both words that refer to birds, but they have different meanings and contexts. Pigeon is typically used to describe the adult bird, while squab refers to young pigeon meat or a small, enclosed space. Additionally, pigeon can have negative connotations when used to describe a person, while squab is neutral or positive when used to describe food.
