# corset vs curse

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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.

### curse
*noun · IPA /kɜːs/ · frequency rank #6,351*
A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.

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