# door vs Dora

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### door
*noun · IPA /do(ː)ɹ/ · frequency rank #869*
A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key.

### Dora
*name · IPA /ˈdoɹ.ə/ · frequency rank #16,893*
A female given name from Ancient Greek.

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