What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sweatshirt
Example
I like to wear my sweatshirt on lazy Sundays. [sweatshirt: noun]
Example
She was sweating so much during her workout that she had to take off her sweatshirt. [sweatshirt: noun]
pullover
Example
He wore a pullover sweater to the party. [pullover: noun]
Example
She pulled her pullover over her head to keep warm. [pullover: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sweatshirt is more commonly used than pullover in everyday language, especially in the context of athletic wear or exercise. Pullover is less common but can be used in a wider range of contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between sweatshirt and pullover?
Both sweatshirt and pullover are casual and informal garments, and neither is considered formal attire.
