What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
snood
Example
She wore a snood to keep her hair in place while cooking. [snood: noun]
Example
The bride's snood was adorned with pearls and lace. [snood: noun]
hairnet
Example
All employees are required to wear hairnets while working in the kitchen. [hairnet: noun]
Example
She put on a hairnet to keep her hair out of her face while she worked. [hairnet: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hairnet is more commonly used than snood in everyday language, especially in food service and medical settings. Snood is less common and is mostly used as a fashion accessory.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between snood and hairnet?
Both snood and hairnet are considered informal and are not typically used in formal settings.
