What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sloshing
Example
The milk was sloshing around in the jug as I carried it. [sloshing: verb]
Example
The rain was sloshing around in the puddles on the street. [sloshing: present participle]
swishing
Example
The sword swished through the air as the knight fought. [swished: past tense]
Example
Her dress swished as she walked down the aisle. [swished: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Swishing is more commonly used than sloshing in everyday language. Swishing is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while sloshing is less common and more specific to the movement of liquids.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sloshing and swishing?
Both sloshing and swishing are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
