What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
yam
Example
I love to eat yams with my dinner. [yams: noun]
Example
She is boiling the yams for the soup. [yams: plural noun]
taro
Example
Taro chips are my favorite snack. [taro: noun]
Example
He is peeling the taro before boiling it. [taro: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Yam is more commonly used in African, Caribbean, and Asian cuisine, while taro is more commonly used in Asian and Pacific Islander cuisine.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between yam and taro?
Both yam and taro are informal words that can be used in casual conversations or writing.
