# glass vs gloss

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### glass
*noun · IPA /ɡlɑːs/ · frequency rank #1,485*
An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and lime is added).

### gloss
*noun · IPA /ɡlɒs/ · frequency rank #15,620*
A surface shine or luster.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-02.
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