# arbor vs arson

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### arbor
*noun · IPA /ˈɑːbə/ · frequency rank #15,097*
A shady sitting place or pergola usually in a park or garden, surrounded by climbing shrubs, vines or other vegetation.

### arson
*noun · IPA /ˈɑɹsən/ · frequency rank #17,076*
The crime of deliberately starting a fire with intent to cause damage.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/arbor-vs-arson