# decor vs decoy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### decor
*noun · IPA /ˈdeɪkɔː/ · frequency rank #12,032*
The style of decoration of a room or building.

### decoy
*noun · IPA /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ · frequency rank #27,424*
A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger.

## Source
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