# cellar vs cells

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cellar
*noun · IPA /ˈsɛlə/ · frequency rank #12,935*
An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter.

### cells
*noun · IPA /sɛlz/ · frequency rank #1,814*
plural of cell

## Source
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