# dollar vs dollop

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### dollar
*noun · IPA /ˈdɒl.ə/ · frequency rank #2,531*
Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Its symbol is $.

### dollop
*noun · IPA /ˈdɒləp/ · frequency rank #45,890*
A considerable lump, scoop, or quantity of something, especially soft food.

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