# bowery vs bowler

> 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.

### bowler
*noun · IPA /ˈbəʊ.lə/ · frequency rank #15,354*
One who engages in the sport of bowling.

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