# crate vs Croat

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### Croat
*noun · IPA /ˈkɹəʊ.æt/ · frequency rank #49,850*
A native or inhabitant of Croatia; a person of Croatian ethnicity.

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