What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sods
Example
The landscaper laid down fresh sods to create a new lawn. [sods: noun]
Example
We need to remove these old sods before we can start building the new garden bed. [sods: noun]
sward
Example
The horses grazed on the verdant sward as the sun began to set. [sward: noun]
Example
The golf course was a beautiful expanse of rolling sward. [sward: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sod is more commonly used in North America, while sward is more common in British English. However, both words are not commonly used in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between sods and sward?
Sward is more formal than sod and is often used in literature or formal writing. Sod is more casual and is often used in landscaping or gardening contexts.
