What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
stilt
Example
The fishermen used stilts to walk across the shallow water. [stilts: plural noun]
Example
The house was built on stilts to protect it from flooding. [stilts: plural noun]
peg
Example
She hung her coat on the peg by the door. [peg: noun]
Example
He pegged the tent to the ground with stakes. [pegged: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Peg is more commonly used than stilt in everyday language. Peg has a wider range of applications and is used in many different contexts, while stilt is less common and used in specific situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between stilt and peg?
Both stilt and peg are relatively informal words and can be used in casual conversation or writing.
