What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sloshy
Example
The path was so sloshy after the rain that we had to be careful not to slip. [sloshy: adjective]
Example
The ice in my drink melted, making it sloshy and less enjoyable. [sloshy: adjective]
Example
The streets were sloshy with slush after the snowstorm. [sloshy: adjective]
slushy
Example
I love getting a slushy from the convenience store on a hot day. [slushy: noun]
Example
The roads were dangerous to drive on because they were covered in slushy snow. [slushy: adjective]
Example
The snow was slushy and wet, making it difficult to build a snowman. [slushy: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Slushy is a more common word than sloshy in everyday language, especially in the context of a frozen drink or a weather condition with mixed snow and water.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sloshy and slushy?
Both sloshy and slushy are informal words that are more likely to be used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speech.
