# locks, lox

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /lɒks/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### locks
*/lɒks/*
plural of lock

### lox
*/lɒks/*
Salmon that is cured in brine and then smoked at a low temperature so that the flesh remains uncooked.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/locks