# DMs vs dry

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### DMs
*noun · frequency rank #26,067*
Dr. Martens-branded boots or shoes.

### dry
*adjective · IPA /dɹaɪ/ · frequency rank #1,857*
Free from or lacking moisture.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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