What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
shuck
Example
She shucked the corn before boiling it. [shucked: past tense]
Example
He spent the afternoon shucking oysters for the party. [shucking: gerund or present participle]
husk
Example
The farmer had to husk the corn before selling it. [husk: verb]
Example
She threw away the husks of the peanuts before eating them. [husks: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Husk is more commonly used than shuck in everyday language, especially in relation to corn and fruits. However, both words are less common than other food-related terms.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between shuck and husk?
Husk is generally considered more formal than shuck, which can have a more casual or slangy connotation.
