# binocular vs binoculars

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### binocular
*adjective · IPA /bɪˈnɒkjʊlɚ/ · frequency rank #46,931*
Using two eyes or viewpoints; especially, using two eyes or viewpoints to ascertain distance.

### binoculars
*noun · IPA /bɪˈnɒk.jʊ.lə(ɹ)z/ · frequency rank #25,299*
A hand-held device consisting of a series of lenses and prisms, used to magnify objects so that they can be better seen from a distance, and looked at through both eyes.

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