# clipboard vs cupboard

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### clipboard
*noun · frequency rank #33,182*
A flat piece of rigid material, such as card or plastic, with a clip at one end under which papers can be held.

### cupboard
*noun · IPA /ˈkʌb.əd/ · frequency rank #16,204*
A board or table used to openly hold and display silver plate and other dishware; a sideboard; a buffet.

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