# foyer vs fryer

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### foyer
*noun · IPA /ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/ · frequency rank #25,764*
A lobby, corridor, or waiting room, used in a hotel, theater, etc.

### fryer
*noun · frequency rank #29,287*
A machine or container for frying food.

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