# firewood vs firework

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### firewood
*noun · IPA /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ · frequency rank #23,541*
Wood intended to be burned, typically for heat.

### firework
*noun · IPA /ˈfaɪɚˌwɚk/ · frequency rank #30,421*
A device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.

## Source
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