# coat vs coin

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### coat
*noun · IPA /ˈkoʊ̯t/ · frequency rank #3,867*
An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.

### coin
*noun · IPA /kɔɪn/ · frequency rank #5,201*
A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.

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