# basalt vs basket

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### basalt
*noun · IPA /ˈbæs.ɒlt/ · frequency rank #28,125*
A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.

### basket
*noun · IPA /ˈbɑːs.kɪt/ · frequency rank #6,333*
A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.

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