# caster vs cistern

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### caster
*noun · IPA /ˈkɑːstə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #25,312*
Someone or something that casts.

### cistern
*noun · IPA /ˈsɪs.tən/ · frequency rank #42,061*
A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.

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