What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pothole
Example
The car hit a pothole and got a flat tire. [pothole: noun]
Example
The road was full of potholes, making it difficult to drive. [potholes: plural noun]
crater
Example
The astronauts explored the crater on the moon's surface. [crater: noun]
Example
The bomb created a huge crater in the ground. [crater: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pothole is more commonly used than crater in everyday language since potholes are more common and frequently encountered in daily life.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pothole and crater?
Both pothole and crater are informal words and can be used in casual conversations or writing.
