# ballroom vs bathroom

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ballroom
*noun · IPA /ˈbɔːlɹuːm/ · frequency rank #14,471*
A large room used for dancing and banquets.

### bathroom
*noun · IPA /ˈbɑːθɹʊm/ · frequency rank #2,774*
A room containing a shower or bathtub, and (typically but not necessarily) a toilet.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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