What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
puke
Example
I feel like I'm going to puke after that rollercoaster ride. [puke: verb]
Example
The smell of the garbage made me want to puke. [puke: verb]
vomit
Example
The patient was vomiting uncontrollably due to food poisoning. [vomiting: gerund or present participle]
Example
The smell of the hospital made me want to vomit. [vomit: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Vomit is more commonly used than puke in everyday language, especially in formal contexts. Puke is more commonly used in informal or slang contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between puke and vomit?
Vomit is more formal and clinical than puke, which is more informal and colloquial. Therefore, vomit is more appropriate to use in formal contexts, while puke is more suitable for informal or slang contexts.
