# cup vs curl

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cup
*noun · IPA /kʌp/ · frequency rank #805*
A concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.

### curl
*noun · IPA /kɜːl/ · frequency rank #14,502*
A curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet.

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