# corpse vs corset

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### corpse
*noun · IPA /kɔːps/ · frequency rank #10,184*
A dead body, especially that of a human as opposed to an animal.

### corset
*noun · IPA /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ · frequency rank #27,790*
A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/corpse-vs-corset