What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
scarpment
Example
The hikers had to be careful as they climbed up the scarpment. [scarpment: noun]
Example
The scarpment was formed by the movement of tectonic plates. [scarpment: noun]
escarpment
Example
The army used the escarpment as a natural defense against enemy attacks. [escarpment: noun]
Example
The escarpment provided a stunning view of the valley below. [escarpment: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Escarpment is more commonly used than scarpment in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between scarpment and escarpment?
Both scarpment and escarpment are formal words that are typically used in academic or technical writing, such as geology or geography textbooks.
