# bowery vs Bowes

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bowery
*noun · IPA /ˈbaʊəɹi/ · frequency rank #40,158*
Structure with roof for shade but with no walls used for public gatherings. A pavilion.

### Bowes
*name · frequency rank #41,534*
plural of Bowe

## Source
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