What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sparrowgrass
Example
The menu listed sparrowgrass as a side dish. [sparrowgrass: noun]
Example
She served sparrowgrass with hollandaise sauce. [sparrowgrass: noun]
asparagus
Example
I love eating asparagus with garlic and lemon. [asparagus: noun]
Example
She roasted the asparagus in the oven for 15 minutes. [asparagus: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Asparagus is the more common and widely used term in modern English, while sparrowgrass is an outdated term that is rarely used today.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sparrowgrass and asparagus?
Asparagus is the more formal and widely accepted term, while sparrowgrass is informal and outdated.
