What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pigpen
Example
The farmer built a new pigpen for his pigs. [pigpen: noun]
Example
My room is such a pigpen, I need to clean it up. [pigpen: adjective]
Example
My desk is such a pigpen, I can't find anything. [pigpen: noun]
pigsty
Example
The pigs were kept in a small pigsty behind the house. [pigsty: noun]
Example
Your room is a pigsty, you need to clean it up. [pigsty: noun]
Example
This office is a pigsty, we need to organize it. [pigsty: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pigsty is more commonly used than pigpen in everyday language, especially in British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pigpen and pigsty?
Pigsty is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while pigpen is more informal and is typically used in casual conversations or writing.
