# cloak vs cloud

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cloak
*noun · IPA /ˈkloʊk/ · frequency rank #13,483*
A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.

### cloud
*noun · IPA /klaʊd/ · frequency rank #3,219*
A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air.

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