# carton vs cordon

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### carton
*noun · IPA /ˈkɑːtən/ · frequency rank #22,606*
An inexpensive, disposable box-like container fashioned from either paper, paper with wax-covering (wax paper), or other lightweight material.

### cordon
*noun · IPA /ˈkɔː(ɹ)dən/ · frequency rank #24,126*
A ribbon normally worn diagonally across the chest as a decoration or insignia of rank etc.

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