# cradle vs crate

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cradle
*noun · IPA /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ · frequency rank #14,927*
A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.

### crate
*noun · IPA /kɹeɪt/ · frequency rank #15,594*
A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods.

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